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Creating trust – awakening curiosity
Children’s area lighting is about creating an environment that is both safe and familiar, that
meets different requirements, and conveys a sense of security. Luminaires such as MINO or
VELA emit both direct and indirect light, creating a relaxing atmosphere in which children can
lose themselves in their play. Warm, friendly light colours contribute to this experience. Dimma-
ble luminaires with brightness sensors dynamically regulate the light intensity and colour tem-
perature of the artificial light with daylight. This saves energy and makes it easier for children to
feel comfortable even in unfamiliar surroundings thanks to natural lighting conditions.
The luminaire designs also differ from those for adults. Instead of a technical look, a soft,
rounded design is used here. As the classic colours for luminaire housings, such as white, black,
or dark grey, often appear too harsh for children's areas, XCS Special Colours are available.
Choose exactly those colours that match the hotel’s concept from a wide, custom palette to
create a cheerful play environment for the kids.
Wherever people play, sing, do crafts, or draw, the EN 12463-1 standard stipulates an illumi-
nance of at least 300 lux. The luminaires must also have very good glare control (UGR ≤ 19 or
UGR ≤ 22, depending on the visual task), and reflector luminaires should be avoided. In a chil-
dren's area which hosts frolicking and balls flying around, impact- and shatter-proof luminaires
with a higher protection class are appropriate. A special extra: optional, specially coloured
acoustic elements made of PET fleece reduce noise and awaken children’s curiosity.
Recommendations
• Do not use reflector luminaires
• Good glare control
• Balanced light distribution and use of daylight for a
good atmosphere
• Friendly shapes and warm-white light colours for
increased well-being
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