Solatube on the scene: Beacon Park Elementary 

Originally published on Solatube International  

At Beacon Park Elementary, the installation of Solatube Skylights has transformed classrooms into vibrant, inviting spaces. As students walk into these bright rooms, they immediately adopt a positive, eager-to-learn attitude, thinking

“This is going to be a great place. This is going to be a happy place”  

- Beacon Park Elementary Teacher 

The infusion of natural light energizes the room, creating an atmosphere that both students and teachers enjoy. 

The benefits of natural lighting are well recognised at Beacon Park Elementary, both for students and teachers. Teachers, who spend over six hours a day in classrooms, benefit significantly from the bright, natural light provided by Solatube. It boosts their energy levels, keeps them more alert, and helps them deliver their best performance. With Solatube Skylights, teachers can often turn off fluorescent lights during the day, controlling the amount of sunlight that enters the room to create the perfect learning environment. 

Solatube Skylights are incredibly efficient, delivering a substantial amount of light from a compact daylighting system. Studies have shown that access to natural light improves learning outcomes and test scores, highlighting the importance of such installations. The health, learning, and energy benefits of natural light are immense, making Solatube a fantastic addition to any classroom. 

The daylight dimmer add on kit of a Solatube Skylight is particularly user-friendly, allowing teachers to adjust the light levels with a simple wall switch. This feature enables teachers to control the amount of daylight entering the classroom, perfectly accommodating various teaching needs. The daylight dimmer provides teachers full control over the sunlight that comes in, ensuring an optimal learning environment. Teachers appreciate the flexibility to control lighting for different activities throughout the day, and they have encountered no issues with using the dimmer. 

The impact of Solatube Skylights on students is evident—they are more engaged, more alert, and more interactive. Some teachers even wish they had Solatube Skylights installed in their offices! Overall, Solatube Skylights are a fantastic classroom addition, bringing natural light indoors and providing teachers with the flexibility to create the ideal learning environment. 

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