Dark Sky

Dark Sky Approved Luminaires

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Dark Sky compliant luminaires reduce light pollution, protect wildlife, and improve nighttime visibility. WE-EF offers a wide range of certified options, from bollards to streetlights, all designed to meet DarkSky International standards. Engineered to minimise glare and stray light, these luminaires feature integrated light shields and low blue light options, ensuring sustainable, precise solutions for any project. 

Criteria for Certification

The "DarkSky Approved" program provides objective, third-party certification for products, designs, and completed projects that minimise glare, reduce light trespass, and don’t pollute the night sky.

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Restrict upward-directed light

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Avoid glare

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Avoid over-lighting

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Utilise dimming and lighting controls

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Avoid blue or cold light colours in nighttime environments

Case Study: Little Para River Trail, City of Salisbury

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A green escape through salisbury

The Little Para River Trail in South Australia offers lush landscapes, picnic spots, and playgrounds—welcoming visitors by day and nocturnal wildlife by night. Spanning Jenkins Reserve to Carisbrooke Park, it’s part of the Salisbury City Wide trails. Previously limited to daylight access, the trail now features wildlife-sensitive lighting — installed by the City of Salisbury with Buckford Illumination Group and WE-EF — to improve wayfinding while protecting local ecosystems.

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Dark Sky brochure

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Dark Sky guidelines (Dark Sky International)