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Sustainable Design: Rieth Village

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Outdoor Lighting at Rieth Village

Light trespass and light pollution are another issue sustainable builders must consider. Light pollution is the sky glow effect you see around towns at night which obscures the stars; light trespass is an annoying floodlight shining in your window. The goal for the collegiate facility parking area is adequate lighting for safety and security without light pollution or light tresspass. Strategies include lights with different settings for evening and late night hours; using low wattage compact fluorescent bulbs and avoiding floodlighting.