Ecological Lighting Solutions

Design That Protects the Planet

Ecological Lighting Solutions is a specialist lighting design consultancy with a powerful, singular focus: sustainability and environmental preservation.

They design schemes for architects and developers, but their key mission is to ensure that the lighting not only looks great but also causes zero harm to the natural environment, specifically protecting Dark Skies and local wildlife.

What Makes Their Work Unique?

They are experts in a rapidly growing field that combines environmental science with technical lighting design.

1. Conservation and Biodiversity

Ecological Lighting Solutions is often brought in to solve complex planning conditions related to wildlife, such as bats, newts, or protected birds.

• Their Approach: They work closely with ecologists to design schemes that use very specific light levels (low intensity), appropriate colour temperatures (warmer, less blue light), and highly controlled optics to prevent light from spilling into sensitive habitats. They are masters of mitigation to achieve Biodiversity Net Gain.

• The Technical Challenge: Designing bespoke schemes that adhere to strict guidance (like the ILP Guidance Note 08 for Bats) while still achieving the functional illumination required for a development.

2. Dark Skies Preservation

Their work extends beyond local habitats to regional efforts to combat light pollution and preserve Dark Skies for human well-being and astronomical observation.

• The Creative Challenge: Achieving beautiful, functional lighting for a project (e.g., a coastal resort or a park) while ensuring minimal upward light spill or glare. This forces creative solutions using light only where it is absolutely needed.