Best Practice Lighting
In the beginning, there was... Light.
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But light is not the issue.
It is how, when and why we use it.
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You may also like to look at:
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National Light Pollution Guidelines
LED Practical Guide - International Dark-Sky Association.
Quantifying Light Pollution Sources
Urban Public Lighting Master Plan - Sunshine Coast
Dark Sky Planning Guideline - Siding Spring Observatory
IPWEA - Environmental Impact of Light Pollution and its Abatement
Artificial Light in the Environment - UK
The Balance of Roadway and Outdoor Lighting
What Light Pollution Is and What We Can Do About It - IES
Measuring Night Sky Brightness
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BEST PRACTICE LIGHTING PRINCIPLES
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Everyone working with outdoor lighting should be aware of how to mitigate the potential negative impacts of artificial light at night.
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With assistance from a wide range of fields, the Australasian Dark Sky Alliance have compiled these easy to understand Best Practice Lighting Principles.
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