AY Architects

摘要

'Megacities' like London are so lit-up they prevent us from experiencing the sky and disconnect us from the passage of day and night, the rhythm of the cosmos, moon phases and the stars. Energy consumption and light pollution have become extreme in the name of modern comfort and a distorted concept of safety. Less-lit cities are not only safe, but calmer, sensual and more sustainable. London could reclaim the night sky by using the smallest amount of light where and when necessary. Smart urban lighting gives us the opportunity to sensor surrounding light sources and adjust luminosity levels to achieve darker night environments. On a clear, full moon-lit night, or next to heavy vehicle traffic, lights would dim down; when necessary, they would dim up.