How to effectively illuminate cities?

Municipalities are increasingly choosing to replace their old LED lighting systems with the goal of improving road safety, saving energy and reducing the need for maintenance.
Streets, highways and public roads

Street Lights

Good street lighting must provide even light distribution and eliminate glare. Luminaires should also be easy to install and require minimal maintenance.

The luminous flux of the luminaires should be oriented towards the surface to be illuminated and not towards the sky in order to improve the visibility and reduce the optical losses.
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In addition, it is preferable to opt for luminaires that diffuse sober and uniform lighting with a perfectly calibrated luminous intensity so as not to create a too important contrast with the dark spaces surrounding, and thus to ensure a visual comfort.

Parks and green spaces

Have you ever noticed that parks and green spaces have their own lighting?
First, the lighting is primarily intended to ensure the safety of passers-by on the trails. Often other spaces remain in the shadows. The lighting must effectively illuminate obstacles as well as other passersby. It is, therefore, necessary to illuminate both horizontal and vertical surfaces.

To improve visibility, the lighting system should use a light with good color rendering: an IRC of 60 is ideal. In addition, it is helpful to choose fixtures that offer a wide range of light and optical streams to adjust the light as needed.

In addition, fixtures should have a good seal against dust, water, and insects to ensure their long-term effectiveness. An IP of 60 or more is a good option.

Vandal-resistant luminaires must also be used for low-level lighting. Resistant materials such as aluminum, glass, and polycarbonate are to be considered.
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The parks often have pretty decorative lights. These should be chosen in order to integrate perfectly with the environment.

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