Proper lighting design in schools is important for several key areas. Lighting should provide adequate illumination for teaching walls to enhance lesson visibility. Circulation areas like hallways require lighting that maintains safety. Entries and lobbies need lighting that creates a welcoming environment. Cafeterias and libraries benefit from lighting designs that limit glare and encourage activities. Sports areas require specialized lighting for both playing surfaces and seating areas. The document outlines various school projects and their architects that have effectively addressed lighting challenges in these spaces.

1. Lighting Considerations for Schools

2. focus on teaching walls
Stonington HS – Mamaroneck HS – Three Rivers CC –
Fletcher Thompson Geddis Partners Architects Fletcher Thompson

3. circulation areas
Helen Keller Elementary – Trumbull Elementary –
Fletcher Thompson Fletcher Thompson

4. circulation areas
Helen Keller Elementary – Weston Elementary – Weston Elementary –
Fletcher Thompson Fletcher Thompson Fletcher Thompson

5. entries & lobbies
Booth Hill Elementary – Wintergreen Magnet School – Oakland Christian School –
Fletcher Thompson Jeter Cook Jepson Van Tine/Guthrie Studio

6. cafeteria
Keene High School – Davis Elementary School –
Lavallee/Brensinger OPN Architects

7. libraries
Stonington High School – Weston High School –
Fletcher Thompson Fletcher Thompson

8. libraries
College of Southern Nevada – Domingo Cambeiro Corporation with Cherri Payne

9. sports areas
Quail Run School – Normal Community High School –
PKG Design Group BLDD Architects