amazing stuff

The sustainable smart street light design

http://www.inhabitat.com/2010/02/26/sustainable-city-street-lights-by-phillips/

While browsing websites the other day i found this really interesting design by Philips that could be good help to developing or poor tropical places where street lighting is a need but electricity is not affordable.

The concept here is that of a flower. The shape and look of the street lamp is like a flower. During the day time the petals open up and take in sunlight sufficient enough to store and hold. Incase there is not enough sulight and the weather seems windy the petals rotate to generate wind energy that is stored. During night time the stored energy is released to provide light. The Leds (light emitting diodes) are used in this concept as they require little amount of energy to light up and are energy efficient compared to other light sources. The other feature in this concept is dimming. The pole has sensors which will record the number of people on the street. If the number of people are very few the light output is dim to account to the small group of people saving energy. If there are more number of people then more light output is given. By this way the energy is balanced as during night say from 9pm to 6 am the number of people fluctuates.

Philips digital drawing, canvas of lighting.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPWU9-auhxU&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DLUDGc493c

Children and adults at Mercy hospital in Arkansas are now able to enjoy a tension free relaxed atmosphere while their loved ones are recovering . the concept of art on a light canvas is really laudable. The whole concept eases tension out of the minds of the little children who are rather nervous about visiting hospitals. The whole idea is to divert their attention from what bother them to making them happy by providin g a huge touch sreen illuminated canvas and i have to agree on this even adults whould love to sketch on this beautiful canvas.