Choosing DarkSky Friendly Lighting
Responsible Outdoor Lighting isn’t difficult and doesn’t have to be expensive. Explore below and discover how to implement DarkSky lighting.
Five Principles for Responsible Lighting
These five principles are the foundation for responsible outdoor lighting.
Implementing the Five Principles
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Shielding
Shielding controls where light goes, and where it doesn’t go.
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Lighting Controls
Timers and motion sensors determine when lights are on and when they are not on.
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Lighting Color
Light color (color temperature) has a major influence on the perceived brightness of a light and amplifies certain types of light pollution such as glare and skyglow.
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Dark Sky Approved Lighting & Controls