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.
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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You may also like to look at:
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National Light Pollution Guidelines
Sunshine Coast Elctrical and Lighting Infrastructure Manual
LED Practical Guide - International Dark-Sky Association.
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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