Study of Lighting Planning to Save Energy and to Minimize Light Pollution for Sustainable Development.

Abstract

Study of lighting planning in residential areas of Pandharkawada dist. Yavatmal was studied for this paper. The area which is selected for study is limited to Residential areas. The main purpose of this paper is to study lighting planning in houses. Need, importance and proper implementations of lighting planning. This study is very important for saving electrical energy and to minimize light pollution for sustainable development. The proper lighting plan provides us visual comfort without compromising on energy efficiency. The proper lighting plan is very useful for reduction of light pollution. For this paper lighting plans in different houses were studied. For this many parameters are taken in to account such as level of light, light distribution, light colour, colour of objects , glare, shadows , reflections , energy efficiency, fixture positions etc. Results show that lighting systems in maximum houses are without any planning. There is no proper lighting scheme is found. Peoples are unknown to lighting types such as ambient, task and accent. In many cases by just some alterations need of artificial light can be reduce. There is no proper use of natural light found. Present study gives the consequences of lighting planning in residential areas. Some solutions are suggested for the implementation of lighting plan which will be very useful for saving electricity and to avoid light pollution.