Thorn Lighting’s College 2 luminaire is designed to transform lighting in educational environments. Building on the legacy of its bestselling predecessor, College 2 meets the evolving needs of modern learning spaces by offering exceptional performance, energy efficiency, visual comfort and flexible installation options.
College 2 combines low glare (UGR<19) diffused lighting with excellent cylindrical illuminance and 14 per cent upward light to deliver optimal visibility, while meeting the IP44 ingress protection standard for use in environments such as science labs and workshops. It offers flexible, easy installation with seven mounting options including surface, wire suspension, continuous run and BESA box compatibility, and is designed for quick replacement of legacy College fluorescent and early generation LED luminaires, with additional DALI-2, Bluetooth, emergency and sensor options to enhance functionality.
Designed and manufactured at Thorn Lighting’s Spennymoor facility, College 2 reflects Thorn’s commitment to quality and sustainability, and is ideal for classrooms, lecture halls and libraries. The luminaire is engineered for a long service life of 100,000 hours (L80) and features a unique patent pending hinged gear tray for simplified maintenance. Just as importantly, its efficacy of up to 145 lm/W ensures energy savings.
Featuring a single LED light engine integrated with a bi-lens primary optic and a quad linear prismatic diffuser, College 2 delivers exceptional lighting quality and a refined illuminated effect. Its versatile design also makes it suitable for offices, meeting rooms and healthcare environments that demand visual clarity and user comfort.
David Williamson, Senior Product Manager for indoor luminaires at Thorn Lighting, commented:
“With College 2, Thorn Lighting reaffirms its leadership in delivering innovative, reliable and sustainable lighting solutions. This next generation luminaire has been completely reimagined with advanced optics and a market leading specification. It’s a clear reflection of our commitment to enhancing educational spaces and supporting the future of learning.’
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