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School and University

At Litecontrol, we design our lighting solutions for K-12 and higher education facilities to help satisfy the needs of students, teachers, and administrators. We support the goal statement for school lighting developed by The Illuminating Engineering Society of North America: "Provide a visual environment for both students and instructors that is supportive of the learning processes and is responsive to the psychological and emotional needs of learners." High quality, sustainable school environments have been linked to higher student test scores and lower absenteeism rates for students and teachers.

With the changing dynamics in instructional methods and with society's emphasis on lifelong learning, we want to be sure our solutions are flexible enough to stay relevant for many different learning styles and audience groups. Our emphasis on Aesthetics - Performance - Sustainability serves the learning environment well and enables us to continue to lead the way in lighting for education.

 

Homewood Middle School

Homewood Middle School

Completed in January 2005, Homewood Middle School was the first middle school in the nation to be rated LEED Silver. The building replaced a 50 year old school that proved too costly to renovate. 

John Spoor Broome Library

John Spoor Broome Library

The John Spoor Broome Library is located on the California State University, Channel Islands (CSUCI) campus in Camarillo, California. The library formally opened on April 4, 2008 and was named a winner in the California Construction magazine Best of 2008 awards program. The Library won the Award of Merit in the Outstanding Architectural Design category. An independent jury of industry experts in design and construction judged more than 140 nominated projects in a variety of categories

WMU Chemistry Building

WMU Chemistry Building

The Western Michigan University Chemistry Building in Kalamazoo utilizes daylighting controls which automatically dim and switch off fixtures when natural light levels allow.

Africana Studies and Research Center, Cornell University

Africana Studies and Research Center, Cornell University

Completed in 2005, the award-winning Africana Studies and Research Center measures 11,600 square feet with two pavilions, totaling 6,000 square feet.

Lone Mountain Elementary School

Lone Mountain Elementary School

Lone Mountain Elementary School is a perfect example of how effective efficient, pendant classroom lighting can be.


This is your Brain on Lighting

May 5, 2011 by Dr. Robert Davis

Stimulus – Response. Lighting practitioners work hard at getting the stimulus right to attain a desired response. But what about those responses to lighting that go beyond considerations of task performance? full post

LEDs versus Fluorescent both have their place

May 20, 2011 by Jeremy Yon

We've been seeing a rising tide of push-back on LEDs, and Elizabeth Donoff's commentary, It's What You Say and How You Say It, in the April-May 2011 issue of Architectural Lighting has done a great job of explaining why. full post

Light and Perception: "The Flynn Stuff"

January 5, 2012 by Dr. Robert Davis

The pioneering research of John Flynn in the 1970s helped to demonstrate that lighting serves a more important function than simply getting enough light onto a desktop, and that a holistic view of lighting is needed that acknowledges the impact of lighting on psychological comfort and well-being. full post

School Lighting - Sustainable Classroom

School Lighting - Sustainable Classroom

Video | November 15, 2009

Here's an overview of Sustainable Classroom Lighting. full video

Sustainable School Lighting Defined

Video | November 28, 2011 by Dr. Robert Davis

A holistic definition of sustainable school lighting balances the drive to minimize the environmental impact from lighting with the goal of meeting the qualitative needs of the visual environment for the teachers and students using the school. full post

Lighting and wayfinding

Video | August 25, 2011 by Dr. Robert Davis

Lighting of key vertical surfaces can be an effective tool for helping people to navigate through public spaces. This post and our new video clip explain how. full post

Back to school - sustainably

Video | October 14, 2011 by Dr. Robert Davis

As school cranks up for another nine months, so does school energy use, raising the question - how can we light our schools and universities with sustainable design in mind? full post

Sustainable School Lighting - Defined

Sustainable School Lighting - Defined

Video | November 15, 2009

This video provides a holistic definition of sustainable lighting for schools. full video

Sustainable School Lighting - Benefits

Sustainable School Lighting - Benefits

Video | November 15, 2009

The benefits of sustainable school design easily outweigh the costs. full video

Benefits of Sustainable School Design

Video | January 25, 2012 by Dr. Robert Davis

Are the increased costs associated with sustainable schools offset by the benefits? The answer that is emerging from recent research is a resounding yes. From energy savings to improved student test scores, sustainable schools are proving to be a great investment. full post