Auditoriums allow numerous different forms of lecture or presentation, varying from purely acoustic lectures to media presentations, experimental demonstrations and seminars.
Lighting concepts must accordingly take into consideration such distinctions. In the auditory area, lighting serves mainly to support the taking of notes and for communication between the listeners or with the lecturer. In the presentation area, lighting puts the lecturer in the focal centre, thus effectively supporting the presentation.
At the same time in the case of the use of media, projection screen surfaces should be unlighted, leaving only the lecturer visible. These contrasting visual requirements can only be achieved with a differentiated lighting concept. Linear fluorescent luminaires are the favoured solution, but also compact luminaires with compact fluorescent lamps and tungsten halogen
lamps as well as linear and compact wallwashers. A lighting management system supports the userfriendly controlling of lighting scenes.