Bad lighting is harming London's housing estates - how can we fix it?
Compare the moody atmosphere of a well-lit heritage district with the bright flood-lighting of a council estate: light codes the city, telling a story of unequal treatment and divided expectations.
Compare the moody atmosphere of a well-lit heritage district with the bright flood-lighting of a council estate: light codes the city, telling a story of unequal treatment and divided expectations.
Friday 12 November 2021 | 11 minutes 6 seconds
In Camberwell, south London, LSE’s Configuring Light team have been working on the Brandon Estate to develop a new pilot lighting scheme to demonstrate the potential of lighting on London’s estates.
Configuring Light research group generates collaborations between social researchers and lighting professionals to help us understand the role lighting plays in our everyday life. Specialising in urban public spaces, our aim is to build better social knowledge and better research methodologies for lighting design and urban planning.