Preserving ecosystems with eco-friendly outdoor lighting solutions
Turning off cities at night is not a viable solution. Lighting is essential for the safety and well-being of people as they move around for work or leisure. We need to create safe spaces to sustain human activity at night, but it is also critical to preserve the surrounding natural environment. With the right lighting expertise and solutions, getting the balance right is entirely possible.
How to minimise the impact of lighting on ecosystems?
Poor or inappropriate lighting can disrupt the natural rhythms of all life forms, while wasting huge amounts of energy. Excessive exposure to blue light, for example, can be harmful as it suppresses melatonin production and alters the way in which animals and insects move towards or away from light sources.
Can this negative impact be avoided while ensuring the safety of people at night?
With the right expertise and solutions, lighting can be dynamically and precisely adjusted to preserve ecosystems.
Light
intensity
intensity
can be adjusted based on the time of night or human presence.
Light distribution
is directed exactly where it is needed, with no upward or backward light spill thanks to well-designed lighting studies and the right photometry.
Colour temperature
is defined according to the space and intended use to minimise blue light emissions.
Lighting after dark should deliver
Perfect mastery
Light is directed only where it is wanted and needed, without any upward or backward light spill.
Perfect timing
The lighting levels are planned and automated based on human presence, needs and environmental conditions.
Perfect shade
Minimal blue light emissions support the natural cycles of people and animals, without compromising performance.
Perfect compliance
Our lighting installations are 100% compliant with all international and local environmental regulations.
Perfect mastery: a dark sky free from light pollution
Light trespass behind the luminaire and upward light spill are key concerns when designing responsible outdoor lighting. We mitigate these issues with:
- Thorough lighting studies
- Carefully designed optics and shielding accessories
- Guidance from DarkSky International
Perfect timing: light when and how you need it with Schréder EXEDRA
- Dynamic/adaptive lighting reduces lighting levels in unoccupied areas
- Calendar-based scheduling enables precise control of lighting levels and activation times
- Seasonal lighting adjustments minimise disturbance to sensitive species during certain periods
Perfect shade: reducing blue light emissions with the right colour temperature
Coloured lenses, an excellent solution to avoid blue light while ensuring light performance, comfortable colour rendering and user safety.
Ultimate flexibility with FlexiWhite
Our all-in-one solution respects the circadian rhythm, preserves darkness and ensures user safety through:
- Adjustable colour temperatures
- Adaptable lighting levels
- Precise light distribution
- Planning option and automation
Perfect compliance with international and local standards
We monitor both current and future requirements to ensure that your lighting solution always complies with the latest standards and local regulations.
We are also recognised by DarkSky International and are part of their certification programme.
Your partner for the perfect lighting solution
For more than a century, we have supported our customers with expert advice and technical expertise. Our approach prioritises technical precision and reliability. Through site audits and comprehensive lighting studies, we ensure that each installation meets the unique requirements of every project, delivering long-term, sustainable lighting solutions.
