Research / Publications
Sustainability Journal - June 2019
Global Approaches to Reduce Light Pollution from Media Architecture and Non-Static, Self-Luminous LED Displays for Mixed-Use Urban Developments
Nature Journal - Right to Light 2019
Skyscrapers in cities rob people of sunlight and put human health, well-being and sustainability at risk, warn Karolina M. Zielinska-Dabkowska and Kyra Xavia.
5th International Multidisciplinary Scientific Conference Florence SGEM 2018
Historic urban settings, LED illumination and its impact on nighttime perception, visual appearance, and cultural heritage identity.
Conscious Cities Paper - October 2018
An Overview of the Cognitive and Biological Effects of City Nighttime Illumination Including a London Case Study.
Australian Science May-June 2019
LED Lighting May Harm
Dark Skies / Light Pollution Articles
Otago Daily Times
An opinion piece about the benefits of lighting Dunedin smartly. Click here to read the article. To learn more please watch the short video below. To show your support, you can add your signature to the Dunedin Dark Skies Group Light Dunedin Smartly Campaign.
Astronomy Education
An article about the Isle of Sark, the world's first Dark Sky Island, and why it's crucial for our happiness and health to see the stars and enjoy natural darkness. Click here to read the full article.
Down in Edin Magazine
This article explores the immense value of Dunedin's Dark Skies and the benefits of becoming a Night Sky City Star Sanctuary. The article starts on page 88. Click here to enjoy.
Discover the importance of the night sky and why we need to protect it.
Wordsmithing
Good Magazine
Uncover the benefits of wonder and it's awesome effects.
Good Magazine
Discover the importance of the night sky and why we need to protect it.
Good Magazine
Find out about the surprising advantages of being Irresistibly Resilient"
Good Magazine
Explore the benefits of silence and also read about an amazing night spent in an off-grid eco cabin made entirely from glass in a secret location.