(See also unfriendly fixtures)
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Examples of Sky- and Neighbor-friendly Lighting Fixtures

(Illustrations provided by Bob Crelin of www.TheGlareBuster.com)

The following images depict fixtures that do not pollute the sky and neighboring properties with their light spill. Such fixtures are energy-efficient — the maximum amount of generated light is projected onto the area they are intended to illuminate. In addition, they do not produce sideways glare that may annoy neighbors and can hamper surveillance by police and private security.


Flush-mount Canopy Fixtures




Full Cutoff/Shielded Decorative-type Fixtures




Full Cutoff Fixtures





Fully Shielded Wall-mount Fixtures



(See also unfriendly fixtures)
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