April 23, 2025

Episode 19: Darkness Pollution with Dr. Amardeep Dugar

51 minutes

In a thought-provoking episode of Restoring Darkness, Michael Colligan, Mark Baker, and Dr. Amardeep Dugar rethink lighting design, challenging outdated metrics and advocating for life-centric lighting—an approach that considers the broader ecological impact of artificial light.

🌍 Key Takeaways:

Outdated Efficiency Metrics – The industry’s continued reliance on lumens per watt is hindering progress in sustainable lighting design.

Beyond Human-Centric Lighting – Dr. Dugar highlights that lighting decisions should take into account all life forms, not just human needs.

Darkness as a Resource – Instead of treating darkness as an absence, it should be recognized as an essential environmental necessity for biological and ecological balance.

Cultural Perspectives – Ancient civilizations revered darkness, but modern society has vilified it—it's time to shift the narrative.

Advocacy for Change – Lighting designers and professionals have a responsibility to redefine lighting standards that preserve natural darkness rather than disrupt it.

🔥 It’s time to move beyond “brighter is better” and embrace sustainable, thoughtful lighting that respects all species. What’s your take on life-centric lighting? Let’s spark the conversation! 🚀 #LightingDesign #DarknessMatters #SustainableLighting #RestoringDarkness

Connect with Dr. Dugar:

Facebook - @lightingrnd / Amardeep Dugar

Instagram - @lightingrnd / @amardeeppm

Sponsor: Tesla Induction Lighting Company www.TeslaInductionLightingCompany.com

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