Creating wondrous environments with light worldwide, artist/designer, adviser, public lighting theorist, speaker.
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5 Nov 2023
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…
5 Nov 2023
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.
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5 Nov 2023
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.
5 Nov 2023
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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5 Nov 2023
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
5 Nov 2023
@Leni_Light You should weigh in on this.
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Leni Schwendinger retweeted
The Final Programme for #HCD2023 has been launched, view it here: bit.ly/HCD2023FP
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13 Oct 2023
Thanks for reiterating @MatthiasARauch the US could use the same focus.
12 Oct 2023
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
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23 Aug 2023
For #publicbuilding and #publicspace operators, #nighttime designers and #urbanlighting designers.
lslp.net/post/luminous-color…
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23 Aug 2023
The UK’s Home Office is ahead of the curve compared to the US.
23 Aug 2023
Partnering with Cardiff BID, we're creating an LGBTQIA Nighttime Research Strategy funded by the Home Office’s Safer Streets funding.
The round 5 deadline is August 29th. Let's create safety and inclusivity at night together, get in contact! 🦺
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2 Aug 2023
.. when the drapes close and ruby light reigns supreme. via @NYTimes nytimes.com/2023/07/31/dinin…
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16 Jul 2023
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.
16 Jul 2023
Farewell Jane Birkin…
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Leni Schwendinger retweeted
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31 May 2023
Newsflash Now! @LUCIassociation issues illustrated reports from urban centers plentiful with projects, research, and exciting discussions. ReadMe. #cities #urbanlighting #nighttimedesign mailchi.mp/luciassociation/l…
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29 May 2023
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
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28 May 2023
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…
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27 May 2023
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.
26 May 2023
@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
acte-lumiere.com/bioluminesc…
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27 May 2023
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…
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26 May 2023
No plankton we’re hurt? Harnessing Bioluminescence for Sustainable #UrbanLighting. emag.directindustry.com/2023…
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25 May 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…
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24 May 2023
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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23 May 2023
Register here for a free pass. lenischwendinger.com/post/ny…
22 May 2023
NYCxDESIGN & LightFair Present
“Future Directions for Urban Space at Night”
Join the nighttime design and urban lighting movement! Register for complimentary access to this special panel at LightFair
LIVE AND IN PERSON on Wednesday May 24.
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23 May 2023
Will I see you at the Future Directions for Urban Space at Night @charles_SC2 ?
lenischwendinger.com/post/ny…
22 May 2023
NYCxDESIGN & LightFair Present
“Future Directions for Urban Space at Night”
Join the nighttime design and urban lighting movement! Register for complimentary access to this special panel at LightFair
LIVE AND IN PERSON on Wednesday May 24.
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