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Lumina

Sustainable Lighting for Natural Habitats

In recent decades, the rapid increase in artificial light has turned night into day, disrupting ecosystems that rely on darkness.

«Lumina» addresses this issue by focusing on pedestrian pathways often illuminated by standard streetlights that contribute to light pollution. This project offers customizable, non-static lighting solutions tailored to different nocturnal environments and their unique challenges.

The device features a number of solutions to provide light where needed for humans, while minimizing disruption for insects and other organisms. Adaptive lighting based on environmental conditions minimizes the impact of artificial light at night, fostering a harmonious relationship between us and our nocturnal environment.

Light pollution extends far into the atmosphere, seen from a mountain - © ZHdK - Loïc Hommel
Light pollution extends far into the atmosphere, seen from a mountain - © ZHdK - Loïc Hommel
Conducting field tests with insects - © ZHdK - Loïc Hommel
Conducting field tests with insects - © ZHdK - Loïc Hommel
With Lumina, artificial light at night is used intelligently - © ZHdK - Loïc Hommel
With Lumina, artificial light at night is used intelligently - © ZHdK - Loïc Hommel
A zero-glare reflector, allowing for precise use of light - © ZHdK - Loïc Hommel
A zero-glare reflector, allowing for precise use of light - © ZHdK - Loïc Hommel
Eco Mode uses pure Amber LEDs to disrupt the nocturnal environment as little as possible - © ZHdK - Loïc Hommel
Eco Mode uses pure Amber LEDs to disrupt the nocturnal environment as little as possible - © ZHdK - Loïc Hommel
Low Intensity Mode deploys green light in low intensities to leverage human peak vision sensitivity - © ZHdK - Loïc Hommel
Low Intensity Mode deploys green light in low intensities to leverage human peak vision sensitivity - © ZHdK - Loïc Hommel