Lighting for Educational Facilities
Modern educational facilities bring together a wide range of different areas under one roof – from classrooms and specialist rooms to staff rooms, corridors, stairwells, communal areas and sports halls. Each of these spaces has its own specific lighting requirements and calls for well‑designed, coordinated solutions that combine functionality, comfort and efficiency.
High‑quality lighting provides the foundation for focused work, enhanced well‑being and safe orientation. Uniform, low‑glare and flicker‑free illumination supports the performance of both students and teaching staff. At the same time, intelligent controls and durable components ensure economical operation, even under intensive use. Sustainability, low maintenance requirements and seamless integration into existing infrastructures create the basis for meeting today’s and tomorrow’s demands.
RIDI offers holistic lighting solutions for educational facilities – functional, efficient and reliable. From planning and implementation through to after‑sales service, all services are provided from a single source. The result is solutions that not only impress on a technical level, but also deliver long‑term orientation, safety and dependability during operation – creating a future‑proof foundation for modern and sustainable learning environments.
Classrooms – Requirements and Standards
- Adjustable illuminance levels for different teaching situations
- Daylight‑responsive lighting
- Limitation of glare and reflections
- Vertical illumination of boards and presentation surfaces (≥ 500 lx)
- Illuminance ≥ 500 lx on work surfaces
- Glare limitation (UGR ≤ 19)
Practical example of lighting design
| Requirement | Solution |
| Different visual tasks during lessons | Adjustable illuminance levels enable usage‑specific control |
| Simultaneous illumination of work surfaces and boards | Zoned lighting systems allow simultaneous lighting of work surfaces and vertical surfaces |
| High visual comfort during prolonged use | Consistent light quality ensures stable brightness conditions |
| Limitation of glare | Optically optimised luminaires reduce luminance within the field of view |
| Uniform light distribution | Homogeneous light distribution ensures even brightness levels |
| Daylight adaptation and usage | Sensor‑based control enables automatic adjustment of illuminance according to daylight and usage |
Product recommendations
Planning example APCON light control
- APCON EASY BLE – wireless or DALI cable-based hybrid solution based on the proven Casambi wireless / mesh system.
- Configure all APCON components and luminaires conveniently via the Casambi app on your smartphone or tablet.
- Fully or semi-automatic operation of room lighting, presencedependent and / or daylight-dependent. Manual operation is also possible at any time – for switching on and off as well as for individual dimming via push buttons.
- Manual control of panel lighting for switching on and off as well as individual dimming via push buttons.
- Connection option for standard DALI luminaires and for DALI luminaires with colour light control.
- Wireless networking of individual rooms for central control – including higher-level systems – and flexible scaling for complete building solutions.
SYSTEM COMPONENTS
APCON EASY BLE hybrid box for two lighting groups as central intelligence enables the full range of Casambi functions.
SENSORS
APCON DALI-2 sensor as surface-mounted or recessed ceiling version with large detection field for easy planning and reliable detection.
OPERATING AND CONTROL ELEMENTS
APCON EASY BLE push-button coupler with four inputs for flush mounting. Supports switching, dimming and lighting scenes.
Specialist Rooms – Requirements and Standards
- Adjustable illuminance levels for different tasks and uses
- High colour rendering for precise visual perception
- Uniform and low‑shadow illumination
- Illuminance ≥ 500 lx (higher depending on use)
- Limitation of glare (UGR ≤ 19)
- Daylight‑ and presence‑dependent control
Practical example of lighting design
| Requirement | Solution |
| Different visual tasks during lessons | Adjustable illuminance levels allow task‑specific lighting control |
| Simultaneous illumination of work surfaces and boards | Zoned lighting systems enable simultaneous illumination of work surfaces and vertical surfaces |
| High visual comfort during extended use | Consistent light quality ensures stable brightness conditions |
| Limitation of glare | Optically optimised luminaires limit luminance within the field of view |
| Uniform light distribution | Homogeneous light distribution ensures uniform brightness conditions |
| Adaptation to daylight and usage | Sensor‑based control enables automatic adjustment of illuminance to daylight and usage |
Product recommendations
Planning example APCON light control
- APCON EASY BLE – wireless or DALI cable-based hybrid solution based on the proven Casambi wireless / mesh system.
- Configure all APCON components and luminaires conveniently via the Casambi app on your smartphone or tablet.
- Fully or semi-automatic operation of room lighting – presence-dependent and / or daylight-dependent – via the sensor module integrated in the RIDI LINIA EVO light strip. Alternatively, manual operation for setting fixed lighting scenes, switching on and off, and individual dimming via push-button.
- Manual control of panel lighting for switching on and off as well as individual dimming via push buttons.
- Easy-to-maintain broadcast operation for standard DALI-RIDI LINIA EVO gear trays and designs for coloured light control.
- Wireless networking of individual rooms for central control – including higher-level systems – and flexible scaling for complete building solutions.
SYSTEM COMPONENTS
RIDI LINIA EVO – Module insert with APCON EASY BLE hybrid box for separate control of the luminaires.
SENSORS
RIDI LINA EVO master sensor module insert with large detection field for low planning effort and reliable detection.
OPERATING AND CONTROL ELEMENTS
APCON EASY BLE push-button coupler with four inputs for flush mounting. Supports switching, dimming and lighting scenes.
Lounges – Requirements and Standards
- Uniform lighting for orientation and use
- Reduced contrast differences within the room
- Limited luminance within the field of view
- Illuminance ≥ 200 lx
- Limitation of glare (UGR ≤ 22)
- Presence‑dependent control
Practical example of lighting design
| Reqirement | Solution |
| Pleasant lighting atmosphere for relaxation and recreation | Direct and indirect lighting components create balanced brightness conditions |
| Uniform general lighting without harsh contrasts | Wide‑area light distribution reduces contrast differences within the room |
| High visual comfort for informal activities | Limited luminance within the field of view ensures consistent brightness conditions |
| Adaptation to different usage situations | Variably adjustable illuminance levels enable different usage scenarios |
| Energy‑efficient operation with varying occupancy | Presence‑based control minimises energy consumption during low usage |
Planning example APCON light control
- APCON EASY BLE – wireless or DALI cable-based hybrid solution based on the proven Casambi wireless / mesh system.
- Configure all APCON components and luminaires conveniently via the Casambi app on your smartphone or tablet.
- Lighting scene control, individual control, time- and / or daylight-dependent lighting in common areas via push buttons and / or display, presence-dependent control of adjacent corridors according to room layout.
- Luminaires are individually addressed and can be freely grouped for repurposing and assigned to the desired sensors and control elements.
- Connection option for standard DALI luminaires and for DALI luminaires with light colour control.
- Wireless networking of individual rooms for central control – including higher-level systems – and flexible scaling for complete building solutions.
SYSTEM COMPONENTS
APCON EASY BLE hybrid box for individually addressed luminaires as central intelligence enables the full range of Casambi functions.
SENSORS
APCON EASY BLE sensor as a surface-mounted or flush-mounted version with a large detection field for easy planning and reliable detection.
OPERATING AND CONTROL ELEMENTS
APCON EASY BLE 4.8" colour display for switching on and off, dimming, Tunable White / TW, RGBW colour and scene control. With integrated room temperature sensor.
Administrative Rooms – Requirements and Standards
- Lighting for computer workstations
- Uniform brightness conditions in the working area
- Limitation of reflections on computer screens
- Illuminance ≥ 500 lx
- Limitation of glare (UGR ≤ 19)
- Daylight‑ and presence‑dependent control
Praxisbeispiel Lichtplanung
| Requirement | Solution |
| Screen‑based workstations with high visual requirements | Glare‑limited lighting reduces reflections on computer workstations |
| High visual comfort during extended use | Consistent brightness conditions ensure stable visual performance |
| Uniform illumination of working areas | Homogeneous light distribution ensures uniform brightness conditions in the working area |
| Adaptation to daylight and usage | Daylight‑dependent control adjusts illuminance to usage and ambient light |
Planning example APCON light control
- APCON EASY BLE – wireless or DALI cable-based hybrid solution based on the proven Casambi wireless / mesh system.
- Configure all APCON components and luminaires conveniently via the Casambi app on your smartphone or tablet.
- Fully or semi-automatic operation of room lighting, presence-dependent and / or daylight-dependent. Manual operation is also possible at any time – for switching on and off as well as for individual dimming via push buttons.
- Maintenance-friendly broadcast operation for standard DALI luminaires and DALI luminaires for light colour control.
- Wireless networking of individual rooms for centralised control – including higher-level systems – and flexible scaling for complete building solutions.
SOLUTION PACKAGE
APCON EASY BLE SOLUTION PACKAGE ONE – Room solution package for connecting up to 20 dimmable Device Type 6 (DT6) and Tunable White DALI luminaires Device Type 8 (DT8). Includes an APCON hybrid box and a combined light and presence sensor DALI-2. Optional push-button connection for switching on / off and dimming.
Staff Rooms – Requirements and Standards
- Adjustable illuminance levels for different areas of use
- Uniform and zoned lighting
- Limited luminance within the field of view
- Illuminance ≥ 300 lx (≥ 500 lx for computer work)
- Limitation of glare (UGR ≤ 19)
- Daylight and presence dependent control
Practical example of lighting design
| Requirement | Solution |
| Different areas of use for work, meetings and relaxation | Differentiated lighting concepts enable functional separation of working and recreational areas |
| High visual comfort during changing activities | Balanced luminance levels ensure stable visual conditions |
| Uniform and zoned lighting | Combined light distributions provide general lighting and zoned illumination |
| Adaptation to different usage situations | Variably adjustable illuminance levels enable flexible usage scenarios |
| Integration of control and operation | Control systems allow usage‑specific adjustment of illuminance |
Product recommendations
Planning example APCON light control
- APCON EASY BLE – wireless or DALI cable-based hybrid solution based on the proven Casambi wireless / mesh system.
- Configure all APCON components and luminaires conveniently via the Casambi app on your smartphone or tablet.
- Daylight and presence-dependent control of lighting above desks via the sensor integrated into the luminaire. An additional luminaire connected via DALI is automatically controlled as well.
- In addition, manual operation is possible for fixed lighting scenes, switching on and off, and individual dimming via the battery-free push button.
- Separate manual control of direct-indirect lighting in the meeting area via a multifunctional control element. Luminaires can be dimmed individually, adjusted in light colour value and stored with fixed lighting scenes.
- Connection option for standard DALI luminaires and for DALI luminaires with light colour control.
- Wireless networking of individual rooms for central control – including higher-level systems – and flexible scaling for complete building solutions.
SYSTEM COMPONENTS
APCON EASY BLE hybrid box for two lighting groups controls direct and indirect components and, as a central intelligence unit, offers the full range of Casambi functions.
SENSORS
ARKA luminaire with integrated APCON EASY BLE sensor controls both its own and connected DALI luminaires.
OPERATING AND CONTROL ELEMENTS
APCON EASY BLE XPRESS – Control element for switching on / off, dimming, Tunable White / TW and scene control.
APCON EASY BLE double push button – with identical functions.
Corridors – Requirements and Standards
- Uniform lighting for orientation and wayfinding
- Consistent brightness conditions along circulation routes
- Illuminance ≥ 100 lx
- Daylight‑dependent lighting
- Presence‑dependent control
Practical example of lighting design
| Requirement | Solution |
| Safe orientation and movement within the building | Continuous lighting guidance ensures orientation along circulation routes |
| Uniform lighting without strong brightness differences | Homogeneous brightness distribution ensures consistent brightness conditions |
| Adaptation to daylight and changing usage | Daylight‑dependent control adjusts illuminance to the daylight level |
| Energy‑efficient operation with varying occupancy | Presence‑based control minimises energy consumption during low usage |
Planning example APCON light control
- APCON EASY BLE – wireless or DALI cable-based hybrid solution based on the proven Casambi wireless / mesh system.
- Configure all APCON components and luminaires conveniently via the Casambi app on your smartphone or tablet.
- Fully automatic, presence-dependent operation of corridor lighting, optionally with time-controlled basic lighting at a low lighting level when no one is present.
- Easy-to-maintain broadcast operation for standard DALI luminaires and DALI luminaires with light colour control. Larger corridors can be divided into sections.
- Wireless networking of individual rooms for central control – including higher-level systems – and flexible scaling for complete building solutions.
SYSTEM COMPONENTS
APCON EASY BLE hybrid box in various designs as central intelligence enables the full range of Casambi functions.
SENSORS
APCON DALI-2 sensor as surface- mounted or recessed ceiling version, as well as flush-mounted wall version with large detection field for easy planning and reliable detection.
Stairwells – Requirements and Standards
- Uniform lighting of stair flights and landings
- Vertical illumination for clear visibility of step edges
- Illuminance ≥ 150 lx
- Presence‑dependent controls
- Emergency lighting according to requirements
Practical example of lighting design
| Requirement | Solution |
| Safe use of stairs and landings | Continuous lighting ensures safe guidance along stair flights |
| Good visibility of steps and height differences | Vertical lighting components improve the perception of step edges |
| Uniform vertical and horizontal illumination | Homogeneous light distribution ensures consistent brightness conditions |
| Reliable activation during use | Presence‑based control enables demand‑oriented activation |
Planning example APCON light control
- Round diffuser luminaire with integrated APCON HF radar motion sensor behind impact-resistant luminaire cover.
- Three-pole luminaire connection.
- Adjustable follow-up times on the sensor.
- Luminaire that switches on when the sensor detection field is entered and switches off automatically after a set delay time.
Sanitary – Requirements and Standards
- Uniform general lighting
- Vertical illumination in the mirror area
- Limited luminance within the field of view
- Illuminance ≥ 200 lx in the mirror area
- Presence‑dependent control
- Limitation of glare
Practical example of lighting design
| Requirement | Solution |
| Safe and comfortable use of the rooms | Homogeneous brightness distribution ensures safe orientation within the room |
| Uniform general lighting | Wide‑area light distribution reduces contrast differences |
| Good illumination of mirror areas | Vertical lighting components enable uniform facial illumination |
| Limitation of glare | Limited luminance within the field of view reduces glare |
| Energy‑efficient operation with varying usage | Presence‑based control minimises energy consumption during low usage |
Planning example APCON light control
- APCON EASY BLE – wireless or DALI cable-based hybrid solution based on the proven Casambi wireless / mesh system.
- Configure all APCON components and luminaires conveniently via the Casambi app on your smartphone or tablet.
- Fully automatic operation of room lighting, presence-dependent and daylight-dependent as required.
- Maintenance-friendly broadcast operation for standard DALI luminaires.
- Wireless networking of individual rooms for central control – including higher-level systems – and flexible scaling for complete building solutions.
SENSORS
APCON EASY BLE sensor as master or extension sensor, available for surface mounting and flush mounting, with large detection field for low planning effort and reliable detection.
Sports Halls – Requirements and Standards
- Uniform illumination of the playing surface
- Vertical lighting components for ball and player visibility
- Illuminance ≥ 300 lx (≥ 500 lx for extended use)
- Limitation of glare (UGR ≤ 22)
- Ball‑impact‑resistant and robust design
- Adjustable illuminance levels for different usage levels
Practical example of lighting design
| Requirement | Solution |
| Uniform illumination of the entire playing surface | Wide‑area light distributions ensure homogeneous brightness conditions |
| Good visibility of the ball and players | Vertical lighting components support the perception of the ball and players |
| Limitation of glare when looking in different directions | Limited luminance at high emission angles reduces glare when looking upwards |
| Robust and ball‑impact‑resistant design | Mechanically robust luminaires ensure safe operation under high stress |
| Adaptation to different usage and performance levels | Variably adjustable illuminance levels enable different usage scenarios |
APCON lighting control
RIDI LINIA EVO Sport – upgrade to ball impact resistance
The upgrade accessory RIDI LINIA EVO Sport makes both new and existing RIDI LINIA EVO lighting systems ball‑impact resistant.