KTH

KTH has the overall project lead (WP7), and is responsible for overall coordination as well as lighting-related tasks (WP4). KTH will survey and assess the existing lighting qualities of the case study sites pre-intervention and in collaboration with the other partners develop and test strategies and guidance for lighting solutions that support human and wildlife inhabitants alike.

KTH Links to NorDark project:

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Lighting design at KTH:​

https://www.arch.kth.se/en/forskning/architectural-design/ljus-design

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Research project on KTH page (ADTR)​

https://www.arch.kth.se/en/forskning/architectural-design/research-projects-1.1076910

 In this work package (WP6) our intent is to survey and assess the existing lighting qualities of the case study sites pre- intervention, and develop and test strategies and guidance for lighting solutions that support human and wildlife inhabitants alike.​

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While there are guidance documents for outdoor lighting, the needs for light in after-dark outdoor environments are not well defined even when addressing human needs alone; debates about the role of lighting design and possible impacts on perceived qualities of the built and natural environment – in addition to visibility – are ongoing and have not brought forth comprehensive, coordinated guidance. In addition, realizing that flora and fauna rely on dark and light as a trigger for life cycles and behaviors, the impact of after-dark lighting on wildlife is an important topic for outdoor lighting design. ​

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In this research with the understanding that while research methodologies may differ, a design-led, mixed- methods research investigation as will be part of this work package increases the possibility for innovative, interdisciplinary findings applicable to practice and implementation.