Will Outdoor Lighting Destroy Our Night Sky?

How responsible lighting design preserves our stars and ecosystems

As our cities grow more modern, we've lost something fundamental when we look up at the night sky. Research shows that nearly 30% of outdoor lighting in the US is wasted - not illuminating streets or pathways, but the sky itself. This costs billions and blocks our view of the Milky Way while disrupting animal behaviors worldwide.

Designing Light with Purpose

At Yaado, we engineer lighting that respects the night while serving human needs. Our approach focuses on three principles:

Directional Lighting: Our fixtures feature precise optical design with shielding elements that ensure light only goes downward where needed, eliminating upward light pollution.

??  Full-Cutoff Design

Protective shielding prevents light from escaping upward, reducing glare and light trespass. This ensures we only illuminate intended areas.

? Dusk-to-Dawn Sensors

Lights activate only when natural light drops below usable levels, preserving natural darkness and avoiding unnecessary illumination.

?? Motion Detection

Fixtures maintain minimal brightness until detecting human presence, providing light precisely when and where needed.

??? Adjustable Brightness

Most products feature tunable intensity (30-100%), ensuring appropriate light levels for each unique setting without over-illumination.

?? Warm Color Temperatures

Our 2700K-3000K color spectrum minimizes blue light, which is known to disrupt wildlife circadian rhythms and contribute to skyglow.

The Impact of Responsible Design

By directing light precisely downward and only activating it when needed, Yaado solutions achieve more than just energy efficiency:

• Reduces wasted energy by directing light only where it's needed

• Minimizes disruption to nocturnal wildlife habitats

• Preserves dark skies for astronomical observation

• Creates more comfortable, glare-free environments

Partner to Illuminate Responsibly

For OEM/ODM partners who value environmental responsibility as much as technical excellence, Yaado offers solutions that balance human needs with ecological sensitivity.

Our lighting technology ensures:

→ Downward-focused optics with zero skyward light pollution
→ Motion + photocell sensor integration
→ Energy efficiency with minimal environmental impact

Become a Sustainable Lighting Partner