03:30 pm
Sun Mar 15

CANCELLED - Compassionate Lighting for the Future Urban Night (OFFICIAL)

JW Marriott Austin
110 E 2nd Street, Austin, TX, 78701
0.61km W

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18+

110 E 2nd St.

Speakers

Francesca Bastianini

Sighte Studio

Shaun Fillion

New York School of Interior Design (NYSID)

Alex Pappas-Kalber

Sighte Studio

Jane Slade

Anatomy of Night

By 2050, two-thirds of the world population will reside in cities. The life of a city does not stop at dusk, but continues through the night. Lighting is a key component for wayfinding after dark. It establishes an identity for the city skyline that can unite residents and drive tourism. Yet if improperly applied, lighting can blanket the surrounding landscape with light pollution, impacting both natural ecosystems and the well-being of the population. Our panel considers all residents, visitors, flora and fauna who cohabit in the urban night. We will discuss current studies on light's impact on biology, look at lighting as part of a city's identity, and formulate action plans for municipalities to shape a compassionate night experience for all city life.

Primary Entry: Music Badge, Platinum Badge, Film Badge, Interactive Badge

Format: Panel

Event Type: Session

Track: Climate & Social Action

Level: Intermediate