Lighting in Public Space
| Lighting in Public space | ‘Open Light’ | |
| Purpose | Security/ Safety/ Aethtetics | Seq/Safe/Asthtetic/Enjoyment/Communication |
| Owner | Authorities | Authorities+some of us. |
| User engagement | Passive only | Passive+Active |
| Access rights | Only for authorized | Flexible |
| Color and Brightness | Fixed as designed | Flexible within designated range |
| Who’ll pay electricity bill? | Tax payers, through authorities. Equally. | in question |
| Who builds and maintains? | Authority | Authority+Private owners |
| Who designs? | Designers | Designers+Users |
| Mobility | Stationed | Stationed+Mobile |
| Location | Within public space | Public space/Vehicle |
| Components | Light/Pedestal/Sensor/Closed network/Control Panel? | Light/Pedestal/Sensor/Vehicle/Open network/Smart Phone/RFID |