valoalueiden

Valoalueiden is the genitive plural form of valoalue, a Finnish noun used primarily in technical, planning, and administrative contexts. The term describes regions or zones that are illuminated by artificial light, such as street lighting, outdoor public spaces, or built environments where lighting is provided and measured. In practice valoalueet are discussed in terms of their extent, boundaries, and characteristics as they relate to lighting design, safety, energy use, or visual comfort.

In urban planning, valoalueiden can appear in discussions about illumination strategies, zoning for public spaces, and assessments of lighting coverage. For example, planning documents might refer to the kartoitus or mapping of valoalueiden laajuus to determine where lighting should be upgraded or expanded. In environmental and energy studies, the concept is used when analyzing light distribution, light pollution, or the efficiency of luminaire networks within a city or district. The term is therefore common in technical reports, municipal briefs, and architectural or engineering contexts, and is less likely to be used in everyday speech outside these fields.

Etymology and form: valoalue is a compound of valo (light) and alue (area). The genitive plural suffix -iden yields valoalueiden, signaling possession or association with multiple light areas. Related terms include valaistusalue (lighting area) and valoalueisiin liittyvä (related to light areas).

See also: valaistus (lighting), valaistusratkaisut (lighting solutions), urban lighting design.