Guidelines for optimising commercial outdoor lighting
Our lighting design for a dark sky
Sustainable and environmentally friendly outdoor lighting for commercial and industrial areas offers great potential. Our guide to optimising commercial lighting reduces light pollution – while maintaining safety and efficiency.
The basis is a study carried out by Ruairí O’Brien on behalf of the Brandenburg State Office for the Environment in the Premnitz Industrial Park, located in the Westhavelland Nature and Star Park (approx. 70 km west of Berlin). The region was recognised as Germany’s first star park in 2014 and is committed to preserving natural nocturnal landscapes through responsible lighting. The measures presented here were developed in collaboration with two local companies and serve as a model for other locations.
Core measures:
- Targeted lighting (only where necessary)
- Optimised light distribution (minimised light spill)
- Shielding against stray light
- Reduced reflection (through darker surfaces)
Advantages:
- Environmental protection (nature, night and climate)
- Cost reduction (lower energy consumption)
The guideline serves as a model and is suitable for commercial and industrial areas.
