Creating wondrous environments with light worldwide, artist/designer, adviser, public lighting theorist, speaker.
New York, New York
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Part 3 But optically good because the CRI is (color rendering) is (or should be) good to recognize people and things in close to real color. Now to the question: What about safety? The LED wins because of clarity, however the blinding glare is unsafe. But in the end, it is the…
Part 2 (sodium) plants appear brown and people sallow. The next photo could be metal halide - I call it grey light - next generation after sodium, but probably a cool CT LED. Positive: long lasting, low maintainance. But as you can see, not optically preferable because of glare.
Part 1. Oh dear. This is revealing. Revealing of what? The lack of general knowledge of #urbanlighting 🥲. The “orange” light is sodium vapor, once upon a time highly sustainable; low wattage and long lasting. the CRI (color rendering) however, is not desireable.. go to 2
Part 1. Oh dear. This is revealing. Revealing of what? The lack of general knowledge of #urbanlighting 🥲. The “orange” light is sodium vapor, once upon a time highly sustainable; low wattage and long lasting. the CRI (color rendering) however, is not desireable.. go to 2
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Thanks for reiterating @MatthiasARauch the US could use the same focus.
We need to (re)-prioritize #culture as foundational in cities & in society to better showcase culture‘s value proposition that it is always at the center of how we want to live together, says @tfconsultancy. #eurocitiesforculture
For #publicbuilding and #publicspace operators, #nighttime designers and #urbanlighting designers.
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The UK’s Home Office is ahead of the curve compared to the US.
.. when the drapes close and ruby light reigns supreme. via @NYTimes nytimes.com/2023/07/31/dinin…
This morning, I read the Observer’s amazing AGNÈS VARDA article theguardian.com/film/2023/ju… which led to theguardian.com/film/2019/de… Jane B’s obit for Mme Varda (2019), Then steeped in Birkin clips, never knowing she had died.
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Newsflash Now! @LUCIassociation issues illustrated reports from urban centers plentiful with projects, research, and exciting discussions. ReadMe. #cities #urbanlighting #nighttimedesign mailchi.mp/luciassociation/l…
Two insightful and humorous authors: How to Quit Cars. Don’t forget the special #nighttime considerations: ie. prison lighting of surface parking @adamgopnik@henrygrabar @NewYorker newyorker.com/magazine/2023/…
#transportation #transit
Of interest from April: Federal Hightway Administration: Equity in Roadway Safety Leadership Panel. National leaders discuss key actions they are implementing to close disparities in traffic fatalities/injuries for underserved communities. #pedestrians fhwa.dot.gov/innovation/ever…
Thanks for your succinct critique @ActeLum. An easy horrible thing is that sexy, utopian/dystopian images and statements become situated in our clients’ minds. You have vocalized responses: keep the poor things alive, infrastructure and basically fake imagery.
@Leni_Light find my personal view about the statement « bioluminescent, revolution in public light ».
It’s in French, but you can find a translated version on my LinkedIn too
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4 more days to view #NYC: At Columbia GSAPP inflatable pavilions light up using solar power #lightart #nighttimedesign #energy archpaper.com/2023/05/at-col…
No plankton we’re hurt? Harnessing Bioluminescence for Sustainable #UrbanLighting. emag.directindustry.com/2023…
Highways Have Sliced Through City After City. Can the U.S. Undo the Damage? The Biden administration is funding projects around the country aimed at reconnecting communities that have been divided by #transportation #infrastructure. #pedestrians #safety nytimes.com/2023/05/25/us/po…
Let’s generate some controversy among #lightingdesigners. You have to read to the end. Is it Kelvin or class or culture? Mapping Brooklyn’s Gentrification, Via Edison “style” Bulbs. Thanks @MAKEGoodPlaces bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
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Will I see you at the Future Directions for Urban Space at Night @charles_SC2 ?
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