The issues of light pollution are incredibly emotive and pertinent, we regularly hear the resounding negativity of terms such as sky glow (shown left over Europe,) light trespass and energy waste.

What can we do as lighting designers and manufacturers to combat this?

How do we as lighting designers and manufacturers help to reduce the opportunity for crime and antisocial behaviour, give more confidence to the general public and, where offences do occur, ensure a higher chance of capture and conviction?

This article discusses best practice and lighting standards to help you design out crime in your projects.

The lighting industry is undergoing a fundamental change with the advent of LEDs. Visit any lighting exhibition or read the lighting press and it is full of companies promoting LED luminaires; it is almost as if the traditional discharge lamp and luminaire no longer exists. However, this article discusses the fact that discharge lighting still has its place and LED technology may not be suitable for all applications.

DDA Guidance Part 6: This post covers the impact of the DDA on lighting design.

Good lighting in the transport and pedestrian environment is important from several points of view: personal security, safety, the ability to see signs and instructions. People with visual impairments require clarity from a lighting system - reflection, glare, shadows and large variations in lighting levels generate visual confusion and, in some cases, discomfort.