In fewer and fewer places is it possible to experience the night sky in all its splendour and natural darkness. Glows over cities and settlements are increasingly obscuring the view of the stars. Artificial outdoor lighting is contributing to increasing light pollution. It can also have an impact on people and animals as well as natural habitats.
To preserve natural darkness, outdoor lighting should only be used where required, only when necessary and only at the level needed. The solution is adaptive lighting with technical luminaires. Special lens optics enable application-specific light distributions. In combination with time and presence control, the luminous flux can be adjusted to meet actual requirements. Warm light colours such as Amber (1,800 K) can also help to reduce unwanted stray light.
Protecting the night sky from light pollution is an important task for improving the quality of life, to preserve the habitat for wildlife and protect our access to the stars. The International Dark Sky Association (IDA) is committed to the preservation of our natural nocturnal environment, recognises the responsible use of light in the outdoors, and also designates Dark Sky Protected Areas such as star parks or nature reservers.
Only lights that meet the IDA criteria are suitable for use in protected dark sky areas:
With our Dark-Sky-compliant luminaires, we support a responsible approach to artificial light and contribute to reducing light pollution. As a corporate member of the IDA and with our membership of the 'Vereinigung der Sternenfreunde e.V.', we are also sending out a further visible signal of our commitment. |  |
