Collingwood Landscape Lighting

Environment Considerations Landscape lighting.

There are many considerations when designing an exterior lighting scheme, and should always include the natural environment. Careful planning will ensure a lighting scheme which is both durable and impactful, whilst also remaining sympathetic to the environment. Considerate lighting schemes reduce impacts on nocturnal animals Lighting design for wildlife It is important to minimise any effects lighting has on nocturnal animals and insects such as bats, owls and moths. It is very important that bats specifically are taken into account when considering the need to light an area if they are known or suspected to use the area. The amount of upwards light, and in particular blue light content, can impact them for many reasons, like survival and growth rates. Bats in the UK feed on insects and this missed opportunity can have a serious impact on them if they are missing the peak time of insect abundance (just after dusk). Other effects it can have is bats/wildlife being abandoned or becoming entombed in the roost, so when the entrance is lit up to the roost, they will be less inclined to leave their roosts in these conditions. A range of low glare products as such as bollards, ground lights, spike lights and lighting controls to help support with illuminating areas. Products are available in 3000K or lower, as this will help minimise blue light content. Bollards, such as the black coated range are available in various sizes and with the low glare it has minimum up spill of lighting, making it suitable for areas where nocturnal animals such as bats, and any other wildlife that are affected by lighting.

The mini domed ground lights, GL100 and GL200 give out concentrated light sideways, so you can still illuminate a path for easy navigation and safety, whilst still protecting the environment from light pollution.

Control systems can offer various functions such as putting the lights on a timer or a sensor, so it is only used when needed.

Underwater lighting IP68 rated lights are completely air tight and can be used underwater. Patented technology, unique to Collingwood, prevents water ingress from the back of the light, where the cable enters the product.

When designing a pond area, ensure that you are using IP68 rated products.

Our IP68 rated ground lights can withstand 1 bar pressure, meaning it can be installed up to a depth of 10 metres.

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