Environmental evaluation of the lighting system at building Z of the ITVH

Abstract

The ability of human beings to adapt to the environment is amazing, it is a fact that the comfort, mood and performance of students are affected by light. Insufficient, irregular lighting, excessive contrasts and reflections cause fatigue to appear much earlier in students. This analysis consists of a field visit, a lighting survey in accordance with the methodology indicated in NOM-025-STPS-2008, where the lighting levels are evaluated to establish the optimal requirements in each and every one of the classrooms in building Z, in compliance with current regulations, in order to provide a safe and healthy environment for students to perform their tasks. The risk related to lighting that arises in the student environment due to the amount of luminosity (excess, lack) or its defects (glare, glare, inadequate contrasts) is observed. Results show that inadequate or defective lighting generates fatigue, visual disturbances, increased mental effort, poor performance and even accidents of various kinds. The research suggests to have adequate lighting for students of the Instituto Tecnológico De Villahermosa in order to reduce visual fatigue, student absenteeism, increase visual comfort, and stimulate good attitude and overall student satisfaction.