A study of the impacts of existing artificial optical radiation at student housing sites

Hebert, Paulette

doi:10.2495/sdp110221

WIT Transactions on Ecology and the Environment

2011

DOI: 10.2495/sdp110221

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A study of the impacts of existing artificial optical radiation at student housing sites

Paulette Hebert

Abstract: Visible optical radiation in the housing sector accounts for 17% of the total energy consumed in the USA. Recommendations encourage the use of sustainable lighting to reduce energy consumption, but all stakeholders have not complied.

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“…1 BACKGROUND 'Student, Soldier and Senior Sites: Visible and UV Radiation Effects Field Study' represents an expanded version of the presentation from the 2011 Fifth International Conference on Sustainable Development and Planning [1]. In the United States, interest in artificial visual optical radiation (VIS) is increasing among researchers and the public.…”

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Student, soldier and senior sites: visible and ultraviolet radiation effects field study

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Student, soldier, and senior sites utilize large amounts of visible optical radiation (VIS) to illuminate their premises. In housing across the United States, VIS accounts for almost one-fi fth of energy consumption. Industry recommendations encourage the use of sustainability, but site lighting compliance is lacking. Over-illuminated sites waste electricity. Unsustainable lighting may also result in light pollution and 'light trespass'. These conditions may disrupt body clocks and cause human health problems. Invisible ultraviolet (UV) radiation, a component of optical radiation, is also associated with health risks. University researchers in the current study examine artifi cial VIS and UV radiation at 10 housing sites. The researchers led undergraduate students in night-time fi eld studies to measure and document existing electric lighting. They used four tools to assess VIS, UV radiation, and sky quality in the fi eld. VIS from various electric light sources was found. Some of light levels exceeded industry standards. Student and senior housing sites utilized shortlived and low effi cacy light sources destined for landfi lls. Researchers found evidence of light pollution and light trespass. Sky quality was determined to be less than ideal. UV radiation had negligible effects. The quantifi ed environmental effects of non-sustainable lighting sources included wasted light, light pollution, and light trespass.

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Student, soldier and senior sites: visible and ultraviolet radiation effects field study

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Int. J. SDP

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A study of the impacts of existing artificial optical radiation at student housing sites

Abstract: Visible optical radiation in the housing sector accounts for 17% of the total energy consumed in the USA. Recommendations encourage the use of sustainable lighting to reduce energy consumption, but all stakeholders have not complied.

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References 20 publications

Student, soldier and senior sites: visible and ultraviolet radiation effects field study

Student, soldier and senior sites: visible and ultraviolet radiation effects field study

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