Abstract:
Landscape lighting offers an incredible expansion of the enjoyment of night time environment. It
makes out door space usable at night and adds a magical view in to the surrounding. In the
beginning the human experience of light was given a spiritual quality. Gradually man tries to
control the environment and he made to produce artificial lighting to conceal the darkness.
Lighting requirement depend on the usage and activities. The composition of view, balance,
beauty, focal points will give dramatic and eye pleasing environment. There can be introducing
light in an organized fashion to create or sculpt a night scene from a dark landscape.
Improper application and usage will degrade the quality of environment. Sky glow, glare, and
light trespass, light clutter decrease the visibility at night and energy waste can occurs as well as
light pollution. Those affect human activities, animal behaviors and plants ecosystems. Suitable
application of lighting can enhance the beauty while conserving the elegant of night sky.
Light has ability to transform a space, creating emotional responses or simply an environment
comfortable. The effective lighting application will enhance the beauty of the night. The drama
that creates thought the suitable composition and it will gift to experience and enjoy the
surrounding at night.