Natural light sources such as the sun and the moon influence the biological activity of plants and microorganisms as well as the instincts of humans and animals. Moonlight helps animals navigate in the dark, especially insects, which are by far the group of animals with the most species. Changes between light and dark, the light incidence direction and the rhythm of light in the form of the duration of daily light use also have an influence on the lives of organisms.
Artificial light – especially light with high blue light content – has an attractive effect on animals, especially insects and birds. It can severely disrupt life’s natural rhythms. The consequences can be far-reaching: Impairment of reproductive and foraging activities and even the death of animals in the vicinity of artificial light sources. In order to minimise negative influences on the ecosystem as a whole, light should not be a disruptive factor to the natural balance.
Our focus is on responsible outdoor lighting that addresses the fundamental relevance of illumination to ensure safety and create identity.
It illuminates our habitats and avoids adverse effects on animals as much as possible – in natural areas as well as in urban environments.
The luminaires from our “Dark Sky” series direct their light with high efficiency onto the illuminated area, and emit less than 1% of their luminous flux into the upper half-space of the luminaire.
Luminaires with BEGA BugSaver® technology enhance the sense of security for inhabitants, while additionally protecting nocturnal animals: A flexible colour temperature and light output allow the shielded light to blend into the environment at different times without affecting the natural balance. while still ensuring the safe illumination of the entire terrain as fundamental component of the overall lighting design.
