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Improper exterior lighting is the cause of the sky glow that is
visible above our cities and towns. By utilizing
dark sky
friendly exterior lighting, homeowners can do their part in reducing a
portion of
light pollution.
Quality exterior lighting
can add significantly to the nighttime beauty of their home or business in just
the same way that
overly bright and glaring lights can detract from it. Make a statement by
choosing responsible
night sky
friendly products for all your lighting needs. As you can see below,
your options are wide open:
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 Here's
a fine example of a quality exterior light fixture from
The Justice
Design Group. It has a night sky
friendly closed top to prevent light from shining up into the sky. Also
notice that you can't see the light source. This means that neither can
your neighbors. Light from this fixture won't trespass onto their
property. Instead, light from this fixture will shine only on the ground
beneath it. This is exactly where it belongs! |
Next, we see exactly the opposite. I cringe every time I see one of
these bad boys lit up at night. First off, notice how the top of the
fixture is made of glass. This means that a large percentage of light
coming out of this fixture will shine wastefully into the night sky. This
type of exterior fixture contributes significantly to
light pollution. Next, notice
that you can see the bulb itself inside the fixture. Well, of course you
can. The sides are made of glass. This means that when you turn this light
on, the sides of your neighbors homes will be bathed in light. Time to
purchase blackout curtains. This fixture will definitely keep your
neighbors awake at nights. This is called light trespass, in case you were
wondering. Finally, while its shining light sideways, this fixture will
blind drivers as they come down the street. Think it'll make pedestrians
safer to have all that light around? Wrong. Pedestrians will be invisible
with a bunch of these shining into the eyes of drivers. |
 Here's another example of quality
exterior lighting from
SPJ Lighting.
As responsible as it is attractive. Equipped with a
night sky
friendly closed top, this exterior fixture puts light on the ground in front of
it only... exactly where its needed. Available in either solid brass or
solid copper in
a
variety of finish options, this fixture will provide a lifetime of
service... even as its classic look improves over time. |
Here's another horrible example of
exterior lighting.
This glare bomb will light up neighboring homes for quite extended
distances. As you walk up to a house with this type of fixture installed
pay careful attention to the amount of squinting your doing. These
exterior fixtures actually provide greatly reduced visibility... all while lighting
up the neighborhood. |
 Here's a great replacement for the horrible
exterior light above. This beautiful,
handcrafted fixture from
The Justice
Design Group comes in over
40 available finishes for virtually any requirement. Note how you
don't see the bulb. If you can't see it... neither can your neighbors.
This beauty will put light only where its needed... on the ground beneath
it! |
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