Preserving Darkness
Attend this webinar to learn why darkness is so important and how good lighting design helps in preserving the environment by respecting darkness.
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Thursday, July 24, 2025
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM CET
This webinar has been postponed due to some unforeseen circumstances. Please note down the new date and time for the same
Key topics and learnings
“ In todays’ times curated and controlled Darkness is luxurious, relaxing and is the canvas to create Art with Light”.
Join us for an enlightening webinar that delves into the often-overlooked importance of darkness in our environment and how intentional lighting design can create a balance between human needs and the natural world. This session will explore the concept of "respecting darkness" and its role in preserving ecosystems, protecting wildlife, and improving human well-being.
Participants will learn from leading environmental scientists and lighting design experts who will discuss:
- The ecological impacts of excessive artificial lighting, from disrupting wildlife habitats to affecting plant growth.
- The concept of "dark sky" initiatives and how communities worldwide are adopting sustainable lighting practices.
- How good lighting design, which respects darkness, can improve our lives by reducing energy consumption, enhancing sleep quality, and preserving natural beauty.
This webinar is ideal for environmentalists, urban planners, architects, lighting designers, and anyone interested in the intersection of sustainability and design.
“Curated and controlled Darkness is both minimalistic and sophisticated”. Together, let’s explore how embracing darkness, through mindful lighting choices, can illuminate a path toward a more sustainable and balanced world.
Learning objectives:
- Understand the Ecological Impact of Light Pollution
- Explore the Principles of Dark Sky Initiatives
- Identify Best Practices in Lighting Design that Respects Darkness
- Recognize the Human Benefits of Intentional Lighting Design
Presented by
Sarvdeep Basur
Principal
Lucent Worldwide
Sarvdeep Basur (India) started experimenting with lighting design accidentally and has spent the next 30 years excelling at the same over 6000+ projects across Asia and Europe. He is an ardent lover of nature and is dedicated to preserve it through sensible design. He is passionate about horticulture and articulates his design to celebrate nature & lighting together. He enthusiastically designs decorative and architectural luminaires and has multiple patents in his name.
Sarvdeep Basur is the Principal of Lucent Worldwide, a lighting design firm operating from 6 offices in India, China, Qatar and Germany, and has completed more than 3500 projects in the last 15 years. Lucent Worldwide has worked on and completed many prestigious projects in India, China and other countries like The Golden Temple (India), Jaipur Pink City lighting (India), IFC Changchun China, Kunming Convention Center China, Qingdao Flower Exhibition Center China and The Britam Tower Nairobi, Kenya. While “Beautifying by Light” is the main objective of Sarvdeep’s designs finer aspects like visual comfort, care for the environment and respect for darkness of the night are seriously considered for each project.
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