A BUG Rating stands for backlight, uplight, and glare. Backlight (B) is the light directed behind the fixture, uplight (U) is any light directed upward above the horizontal plane of the luminaire, and glare (G) is the amount of light emitted from the luminaire at high...
Placing light where you need it – and only where you need it – is essential to ensure that you are not contributing to light pollution. One of the four components of light pollution defined by the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) is light trespass...
The City of Mesa, Arizona has big plans when it comes to alternative transportation. While the city has been building biking infrastructure for over 40 years, since 2012 it has grown its network of lanes and shared use pathways by 450%. Now with a total network of...
The IPL solar LED architectural area light has been popular since its launch in 2014. It offers all the benefits of solar lighting like lower install costs, no wires and no ongoing carbon emissions. However, being a contemporary self-contained design allows it to...
With a lot of unused railway lines across the country, rail trail and rail with trail projects are becoming more common. These initiatives take unused railways, often through the heart of urban areas, and adds pedestrian and bike friendly pathways to the existing...
With the shortest days (and longest nights) of the year in the northern hemisphere, December tests the limits of solar lights. For many areas, like the Pacific Northwest where First Light headquarters is located, this time of year is combined with prolonged wetter...
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