Abstract

The article deals with the quality of the light environment, the “light pollution” of cities, which creates visual discomfort and has a negative effect on human health and the environment. Indicators of discomfort and sources of light pollution are considered. Functional lighting of urban areas and spaces, architectural lighting of facades of buildings, structures, landscapes, illuminated advertising determine not only the visual character of many cities, but are also powerful sources of their light pollution.Effective distribution of light energy in the city is impossible without competent lighting solutions in the design of lighting installations of all types. For outdoor lighting, it is advisable to use energy-saving light sources and lamps of reflected light, as well as to reduce the cost of lighting at certain intervals.

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