Comments on: The Future of Streetlights: 6 Brilliant New Concepts http://www.infrastructurist.com/2009/04/28/the-future-of-streetlights-6-brilliant-new-concepts/ America Under Construction Wed, 17 Mar 2010 22:52:12 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 hourly 1 By: Mark http://www.infrastructurist.com/2009/04/28/the-future-of-streetlights-6-brilliant-new-concepts/comment-page-1/#comment-8939 Mark Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:25:43 +0000 http://www.infrastructurist.com/?p=2219#comment-8939 We could easily just turn off every other streetlight along most of our major highways and never have a diminution of light. There are just more than we need. We could easily just turn off every other streetlight along most of our major highways and never have a diminution of light. There are just more than we need.

]]> By: The Daily Dig: ‘Ugliest Building In The World’ Edition » INFRASTRUCTURIST http://www.infrastructurist.com/2009/04/28/the-future-of-streetlights-6-brilliant-new-concepts/comment-page-1/#comment-8886 The Daily Dig: ‘Ugliest Building In The World’ Edition » INFRASTRUCTURIST Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:47:19 +0000 http://www.infrastructurist.com/?p=2219#comment-8886 [...] consume 2 percent of America’s energy. Irving, TX, is using $2m in stimulus funds to install solar lamps. The [...] [...] consume 2 percent of America’s energy. Irving, TX, is using $2m in stimulus funds to install solar lamps. The [...]

]]> By: Crawford Green Systems http://www.infrastructurist.com/2009/04/28/the-future-of-streetlights-6-brilliant-new-concepts/comment-page-1/#comment-2841 Crawford Green Systems Tue, 16 Jun 2009 19:59:19 +0000 http://www.infrastructurist.com/?p=2219#comment-2841 Why not turn some lights off late at night when traffic volume is low and the lights are not needed. Not in center city if you need securtiy, but along highways and areas outside of center city. Save energy and money and reduce greenhouse gas. And it can be done for just ofer $100 per light so the energy cost savings pay for the unit in less than one-year. Check our web site Why not turn some lights off late at night when traffic volume is low and the lights are not needed. Not in center city if you need securtiy, but along highways and areas outside of center city. Save energy and money and reduce greenhouse gas. And it can be done for just ofer $100 per light so the energy cost savings pay for the unit in less than one-year. Check our web site

]]> By: Peter Gasper http://www.infrastructurist.com/2009/04/28/the-future-of-streetlights-6-brilliant-new-concepts/comment-page-1/#comment-1586 Peter Gasper Thu, 07 May 2009 02:49:31 +0000 http://www.infrastructurist.com/?p=2219#comment-1586 Oi Washington. KINDO e OBRIGADO ABS. Peter Oi Washington.
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]]> By: re:place Magazine http://www.infrastructurist.com/2009/04/28/the-future-of-streetlights-6-brilliant-new-concepts/comment-page-1/#comment-1514 re:place Magazine Tue, 05 May 2009 02:50:48 +0000 http://www.infrastructurist.com/?p=2219#comment-1514 [...] the favor [Crosscut] The Grid May Be Smart, But Will It Also Be Green? [National Public Radio] The Future of Streetlights: 6 Brilliant New Concepts [The Infrastructurist] This Diseased Utopia: 10 thoughts on swine flu and the city [BLDGBLOG] [...] [...] the favor [Crosscut] The Grid May Be Smart, But Will It Also Be Green? [National Public Radio] The Future of Streetlights: 6 Brilliant New Concepts [The Infrastructurist] This Diseased Utopia: 10 thoughts on swine flu and the city [BLDGBLOG] [...]

]]> By: Energy COOL: Shining down on a street near you? http://www.infrastructurist.com/2009/04/28/the-future-of-streetlights-6-brilliant-new-concepts/comment-page-1/#comment-1459 Energy COOL: Shining down on a street near you? Sun, 03 May 2009 04:10:26 +0000 http://www.infrastructurist.com/?p=2219#comment-1459 [...] replacement far less frequently and, therefore, drive down the total ownership costs. And, “Simply using energy-saving LED light bulbs would eliminate 9 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions each year, according to one [...] [...] replacement far less frequently and, therefore, drive down the total ownership costs. And, “Simply using energy-saving LED light bulbs would eliminate 9 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions each year, according to one [...]

]]> By: W. K. Lis http://www.infrastructurist.com/2009/04/28/the-future-of-streetlights-6-brilliant-new-concepts/comment-page-1/#comment-1454 W. K. Lis Sat, 02 May 2009 20:46:12 +0000 http://www.infrastructurist.com/?p=2219#comment-1454 Not mentioned was colour (or color) temperature. Temperature Source 1700 K Match flame 1850 K Candle flame 2700–3300 K Incandescent light bulb 3350 K Studio "CP" light 3400 K Studio lamps, photofloods, etc. 4100 K Moonlight, xenon arc lamp 5000 K Horizon daylight 5500–6000 K Typical daylight, electronic flash 6500 K Daylight, overcast 9300 K CRT screen People like the "warm" light produced by the incandescent or candlelight. Fluorescent generally give a "bluish", "greenish", or "daylight" light, depending on its rating. Choosing the wrong or ignoring the color temperature may produce an unwanted ambiance. Not mentioned was colour (or color) temperature.

Temperature Source
1700 K Match flame
1850 K Candle flame
2700–3300 K Incandescent light bulb
3350 K Studio “CP” light
3400 K Studio lamps, photofloods, etc.
4100 K Moonlight, xenon arc lamp
5000 K Horizon daylight
5500–6000 K Typical daylight, electronic flash
6500 K Daylight, overcast
9300 K CRT screen

People like the “warm” light produced by the incandescent or candlelight. Fluorescent generally give a “bluish”, “greenish”, or “daylight” light, depending on its rating. Choosing the wrong or ignoring the color temperature may produce an unwanted ambiance.

]]> By: The Bike Pittsburgh Blog Archives » The Headlines: 4.29.09 http://www.infrastructurist.com/2009/04/28/the-future-of-streetlights-6-brilliant-new-concepts/comment-page-1/#comment-1380 The Bike Pittsburgh Blog Archives » The Headlines: 4.29.09 Wed, 29 Apr 2009 15:10:07 +0000 http://www.infrastructurist.com/?p=2219#comment-1380 [...] The Future of Streetlights: 6 Brilliant New Concept from around the World INFRASTRUCTURIST [...] [...] The Future of Streetlights: 6 Brilliant New Concept from around the World INFRASTRUCTURIST [...]

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