Preserving our dark skies: Solutions for reducing urban light pollution
The Milky Way is a wonderous sight, but only 5% of people in the UK can truly enjoy dark skies due to light pollution. This statistic is one of...
How does blue light affect wellbeing?
Blue light can have either a positive or negative effect on wellbeing depending on the timing and intensity of exposure. Lighting systems that offer users a way to control...
Astrotourism: The Fight Against Light Pollution
What is Astrotourism? The Rise of Noctourism and Dark Sky Travel As we move into 2026, astrotourism has emerged as one of the year’s top travel trends. This specialised...
‘Efficient lighting’ among chances being missed to retrofit offices to better energy standards
Investors, owners, and occupiers are missing ‘easy wins’ – including more efficient lighting systems – to retrofit offices and reduce their building’s energy consumption, according to the UK Green...
Demystifying lighting: What is an ‘IP rating’?
Understanding IP ratings is crucial to ensuring that your chosen lighting fixture can withstand the conditions it will be exposed to. This is especially the case with lighting systems...
Lighting for Wellbeing: Actioning the ‘S’ in ESG through Lighting
Lighting for wellbeing has the potential to be a powerful, low-cost tool for actioning the ‘S’ in Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategies. The Social element of Environmental, Social...
BCO’s research agenda for sustainable offices highlights efficient lighting
The British Council for Offices (BCO) has unveiled its new research agenda aimed at fostering more sustainable offices, emphasizing the importance of efficient lighting systems. In a 58-page working document,...
A guide to understanding lighting optics
Optics plays a crucial role in any lighting system’s performance. But what does the term ‘lighting optics’ mean? And why is an understanding of optics so crucial to efficient...
Lighting for Education: 6 Benefits of LED
Lighting for education presents both challenges and opportunities. Schools, colleges and universities must reduce campus operational costs. They must also support the wellbeing of students and staff. LED lighting systems...
Towards Net Zero: High Quality, Low Carbon LED Lighting for a More Sustainable Built Environment
High quality, low carbon LED lighting is vital for creating a more sustainable built environment, moving towards net zero. Sustainably produced lighting components help to lower buildings’ embodied carbon. They...