NEW LIGHTING DESIGNS OFFER ADVANTAGES

The article discusses the problems of lighting designs, especially the need to address light trespass and light pollution. Light trespass is the actual light that falls off the right-of-way. Light pollution is the perception created by the actual brightness of the fixture. Adding shielding to existing light fixtures provides a solution to existing design problems, but the design industry needs to look for better solutions using technological advancements. New dark sky legislation requires that useless light be blocked from shining directly into the sky. Dark sky solutions do not necessarily solve the problems of light trespass and light pollution. Light designers need to make a thorough analysis of the optical systems they design to ensure that all design specifications are met. A sidebar discusses the highmast roadway lighting fixtures in current use.