The Lighting Design Laboratory of the School of Applied Arts and Sustainable Design was established in 2016 (Government Gazette Issue B’ 2009/13.06.2017) to provide modern education on lighting design issues, offering design, measurement, and evaluation services for lighting projects. The research carried out in the laboratory is financed by European funds (ERASMUS+) and by self-financed programs through the provision of services it offers. The calibrated and state-of-the-art equipment includes scientific instruments that can cover a wide range of lighting science and service provision (measurements and evaluation):
- 2 angle photometers (1 fixed calibrated for measurements of large light sources and 1 portable for measurements of small light sources and presentation of the measurement process),
- 3 portable light intensity measuring instruments,
- 1 portable instrument for measuring ultraviolet UVC radiation for checking air cleaning facilities against viruses, e.g. COVID-19,
- 3 spectrometers and standard sources (2 portable and one laboratory).
- Portable spot light meter
- Portable colorimeter
- Glare camera for brightness and glare measurement in roads, tunnels, building facades, etc. to check compliance of facilities with international standards and regulations (ΕΝ 13201, CR 14380, EN 12464-1, EN 12464-2).
- 1 light flicker measuring instrument according to the new European Directive.
The laboratory is an interactive room, like a showroom, with several lighting fixtures installed. The basic lighting design techniques and the visual effect by combining different materials are presented there. Participants can interact, apply and observe these visual effects using selected lighting fixtures.