Impacting the Environment: Dark Sky

Excessive or misdirected artificial light contributes to light pollution which, unchecked, obscures the night sky, hiding stars and disrupting nocturnal wildlife. Excessive light often confuses animals about the time of day and upsets their circadian rhythm, altering their sleep cycles. This results in a dysfunctional ecosystem. To combat this, Maxim has designed Dark Sky-compliant fixtures that are both conscious of light output and have great curb appeal. These lights are directed downward to cut down on light pollution without sacrificing visibility, keeping our night skies full of stars and our ecosystems functioning normally.