What is all the fuss about Dark Sky lighting?
Since stars were becoming a distant memory and residential lighting was causing glare on the roadways, many states have created legislation to prevent “light pollution.” The International Dark Sky Association (IDA) was created to “preserve and protect the nighttime environment and our heritage of dark skies through quality outdoor lighting.” With proper planning and layout, outdoor lighting can increase safety and security while limiting light pollution. For more information, browse our Dark Sky lighting guide.