TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2013//
TI  - Residents' perceptions following retrofitting of residential area outdoor lighting with LEDs
JO  - Lighting research and technology
A1  - Kuhn, L.
A1  - Johansson, Maria
A1  - Laike, T.
A1  - Govén, T.
SP  - 568
EP  - 584
VL  - 45
IS  - 5
N2  - The use of light emitting diodes (LEDs) in outdoor lighting has energy-saving potential, but users' responses to this light source are largely unknown. An intervention study in two residential areas compared conventional lighting installations (high pressure sodium in Area 1 and high pressure mercury in Area 2) to a retrofitted LED-alternative regarding residents' perceptions of quality of light, visual accessibility and danger. Moreover, energy use was calculated. Residents' (N = 60) visual accessibility improved and perceived danger remained low in both areas after retrofitting. In Area 2 the perceived quality of light increased, whereas in Area 1 the results were mixed. The retrofitted application reduced energy use by 41-76% and might be a feasible alternative to conventional outdoor lighting in relatively safe areas.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1477-1535
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1477153512464968
ID  - ref1
ER  -