Enhancing Learning with Advanced Lighting at a Primary School, Hayes, Middlesex

Project Overview

Primary School in Hayes, Middlesex, is a brand-new educational facility designed to provide a modern and inspiring learning environment for students. To ensure high-quality lighting that enhances both functionality and aesthetics, Ansell Lighting fittings were chosen to meet the school’s specific needs.

Lighting Solution

A combination of carefully selected fittings was installed throughout the school, balancing energy efficiency, visual comfort, and safety:

Vasco OCTO Linear
This suspended linear LED fitting was chosen for its bi-directional lighting, which provides a balance of both direct and indirect illumination, reducing harsh contrasts and improving overall visibility in classrooms and communal areas.

• The UGR 24 rating ensures minimal glare, making it an ideal solution for learning environments where visual comfort is crucial.
• The Casambi-controlled lighting system allows for flexible control, enabling adjustments to suit different activities and times of the day.
• The individual and group dimming capabilities provide tailored lighting solutions that cater to the specific needs of students, allowing adjustments based on learning activities or individual preferences.
• This personalised lighting control supports inclusivity by ensuring that students with light sensitivity or specific visual needs can benefit from optimal lighting conditions.

Freska LED Downlights
These downlights were chosen for their sleek, recessed design, which contributes to a modern and uncluttered ceiling aesthetic.

• Their low UGR rating ensures reduced glare, providing a more comfortable lighting experience for students and staff.
• The wide beam angle provides even illumination, making them suitable for corridors, classrooms, and communal spaces.

Adler Exit Sign
Installed throughout the school, the Adler exit signs provide essential emergency guidance in the event of an evacuation.

• Featuring high-visibility LED illumination, these signs ensure clear wayfinding, even in low-light conditions.
• The sleek design blends seamlessly with the school’s modern interior while complying with safety regulations.

Watchman Lithium Exit Box (Maintained/Non-Maintained)
The Watchman Lithium Exit Box was selected for its reliability and advanced lithium battery technology, ensuring long-lasting performance and minimal maintenance requirements.

• Available in both maintained and non-maintained versions, this exit box provides flexibility to meet the specific safety needs of different areas within the school.
• Its robust design and high-visibility illumination ensure clear and reliable guidance during emergencies, enhancing the safety of students and staff.
• The energy-efficient LED technology aligns with the school’s sustainability goals, while the compact and modern design complements the overall aesthetic of the building.

Mercurial IP54 CCT
The Mercurial IP54 CCT downlights were chosen for their versatility and durability, making them ideal for areas requiring robust lighting solutions, such as washrooms, changing rooms, and outdoor covered areas.

• With an IP54 rating, these fittings are protected against dust and water ingress, ensuring reliable performance in challenging environments.
• The CCT (tunable white) technology allows for adjustable colour temperatures, enabling the creation of different atmospheres to suit various activities and times of the day.
• The high-quality LED light output ensures excellent colour rendering, enhancing visibility and comfort in all spaces where they are installed.

Encore LED Panels
These panels were selected for their high-efficiency output and low-glare properties, creating a comfortable learning environment free from distracting reflections and eye strain.

• With uniform light distribution, they contribute to a well-lit atmosphere conducive to focused learning and productivity.

Gemini CCT Surface/Suspended Linear
The Gemini CCT Surface/Suspended Linear fittings were chosen for their versatility and modern design, offering both surface-mounted and suspended installation options to suit various spaces within the school.

• With tunable white (CCT) technology, these fittings allow for dynamic adjustment of colour temperatures, enabling the creation of different atmospheres to support various activities, from focused learning to creative collaboration.
• The high CRI (Colour Rendering Index) ensures accurate colour representation, which is particularly beneficial in art rooms and science labs where colour clarity is essential.
• The sleek, minimalist design complements the school’s contemporary aesthetic while providing energy-efficient, high-quality illumination.

Why These Fittings?

Each of these lighting solutions was carefully selected to enhance the overall functionality, aesthetics, and energy efficiency of the Primary School in Hayes, Middlesex.

• Energy Efficiency: LED technology significantly reduces energy consumption, supporting the school’s commitment to sustainability and reducing operational costs.
• Visual Comfort: The UGR ratings of the Vasco, Freska, and Gemini CCT fittings ensure that students and staff experience minimal glare, improving concentration and well-being.
• Flexibility & Control: The Casambi system and tunable white technology in the Gemini CCT and Mercurial IP54 CCT fittings allow for dynamic lighting adjustments, accommodating different teaching activities and creating an adaptable learning environment.
• Personalised Learning Support: The ability to control brightness and colour temperature on both a whole-room and individual basis ensures an inclusive environment, catering to diverse student needs.
• Safety & Compliance: Emergency lighting solutions such as the Adler exit signs, Watchman Lithium Exit Box, and maintained function in the VASCO ensure full adherence to safety standards.

Conclusion

The lighting installation at the Primary School in Hayes showcases Ansell Lighting’s commitment to high-performance, sustainable, and visually comfortable solutions. By integrating advanced LED technology with smart control systems, tunable white capabilities, and reliable emergency lighting, the project successfully delivers an optimal lighting environment that enhances learning experiences while maintaining safety and efficiency.

With this carefully selected lighting scheme, the Primary School in Hayes, Middlesex, is well-equipped to provide a bright, welcoming, and productive educational space for years to come.