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Episode 29: The Sociology of Light with James Solecki
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In this illuminating episode of the Restoring Darkness podcast, hosts Michael Colligan and Mark Baker welcome outdoor lighting designer James Solecki—founder of INTEGRA Bespoke Lighting and Island Villa Lighting. From stage lighting gigs as a teen to award-winning installations across Ontario and the Caribbean, James has carved out a unique legacy in environmentally-conscious lighting design.
🎙️ What You'll Hear In This Episode:
- How James' passion for light sparked a 25+ year career
- A firsthand account of defending dark skies in cottage country
- The balance between outdoor beauty, safety, and environmental responsibility
- How education—not regulation—can transform communities
- The evolution of lighting from incandescent to LED to... induction?
- Lively debates on whether lighting really increases property security
💡 Whether you’re a lighting professional, an environmental advocate, or just light-curious, this episode is packed with insight, philosophy, and practical wisdom.
🌓 Let’s keep chipping away at the light pollution problem—one community, one light, one night at a time.
#RestoringDarkness #LightingDesign #DarkSky #JamesSolecki #OutdoorLighting #SoftLightsFoundation #LightPollution #LEDLighting #InductionLighting #EnvironmentalLighting
Connect with James: www.islandvillalighting.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-solecki-ba05729/
Sponsor: Tesla Induction Lighting, www.TeslaLightingCo.com
211 episodes
Manage episode 493536403 series 2873596
In this illuminating episode of the Restoring Darkness podcast, hosts Michael Colligan and Mark Baker welcome outdoor lighting designer James Solecki—founder of INTEGRA Bespoke Lighting and Island Villa Lighting. From stage lighting gigs as a teen to award-winning installations across Ontario and the Caribbean, James has carved out a unique legacy in environmentally-conscious lighting design.
🎙️ What You'll Hear In This Episode:
- How James' passion for light sparked a 25+ year career
- A firsthand account of defending dark skies in cottage country
- The balance between outdoor beauty, safety, and environmental responsibility
- How education—not regulation—can transform communities
- The evolution of lighting from incandescent to LED to... induction?
- Lively debates on whether lighting really increases property security
💡 Whether you’re a lighting professional, an environmental advocate, or just light-curious, this episode is packed with insight, philosophy, and practical wisdom.
🌓 Let’s keep chipping away at the light pollution problem—one community, one light, one night at a time.
#RestoringDarkness #LightingDesign #DarkSky #JamesSolecki #OutdoorLighting #SoftLightsFoundation #LightPollution #LEDLighting #InductionLighting #EnvironmentalLighting
Connect with James: www.islandvillalighting.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-solecki-ba05729/
Sponsor: Tesla Induction Lighting, www.TeslaLightingCo.com
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