SXSW 2020
Compassionate Lighting for the Future Urban Night
Description:
By 2050, two-thirds of the world population will reside in cities. The life of a city does not stop at dusk, but continues through the night. Lighting is a key component for wayfinding after dark. It establishes an identity for the city skyline that can unite residents and drive tourism. Yet if improperly applied, lighting can blanket the surrounding landscape with light pollution, impacting both natural ecosystems and the well-being of the population. Our panel considers all residents, visitors, flora and fauna who cohabit in the urban night. We will discuss current studies on light's impact on biology, look at lighting as part of a city's identity, and formulate action plans for municipalities to shape a compassionate night experience for all city life.
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Takeaways
- Light pollution has a measurable impact on the ecosystem of a city.
- The identity of a city skyline does not need to be at odds with a night experience for residents.
- Advances in lighting and controls offer a balanced approach to deliver lighting where and when it is desired, while minimizing waste.
Speakers
- Jane Slade, Founder, Anatomy of Night
- Alex Pappas-Kalber, Co-Founder, Sighte Studio
- Shaun Fillion, Program Director (NYSID) & Lighting Studio Manager (RAB), New York School of Interior Design & RAB Lighting
- Francesca Bastianini, Co-Founder, Sighte Studio
Organizer
Shaun Fillion, Lighting Studio Manager, RAB Lighting
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