Report of the Committee of Oculists and Electricians appointed April 29, 1907, on the artificial lighting and color schemes of school buildings, November, 1907.

  • Boston (Mass.). Committee of Oculists and Electricians.
Date:
1907
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Credit: Report of the Committee of Oculists and Electricians appointed April 29, 1907, on the artificial lighting and color schemes of school buildings, November, 1907. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    There is no stcandard color for the walls, and in many cases they are too dark for the proper reflec- tion of light and the avoidance of marked contrasts. In certain cases, notably in the Central Evening High School, the color is especially bad. Window shades are not properly cared for, and do not serve the purpose for which they are intended. The committee has, as a result of its investigations, selected a system of illumination which it regards as markedly superior to that in use. As a result of an investigation, certain shades of color have been selected as best fulfilling the requirements for school-room walls, and are included in this report. The committee therefore recommends: RECOMMENDATIONS. (1.) That a standard of illumination be adopted in the Boston Public Schools, to-wit: That the min- imum illumination at each desk be two-foot candles. (2.) That the fixtures, lamps, and shades of the type described in this report be installed in the schools. (3.) That the number and location of these lights should be as in the accompanying plan. (4.) That the shades of light green and buff, illustrated by the enclosed samples, be adopted as standard colors for the school-rooms. (5.) That the woodwork and desks, in all cases, be of a light color. (6.) That suitable window shades be installed and used in all rooms where artificial light is necessary. (7.) That janitors be required to pay closer atten- tion to the cleaning of lighting fixtures and dusting of window shades.