tree solar streetlights in angkor wat, cambodia


korean studio nothing design group and asiana airlines, along with the
korea international cooperation agency (KOICA) have collaborated to develop and
install solar powered streetlights to a world cultural heritage site appointed by UNESCO
in angkor wat, cambodia. the lights have been put there to protect and provide safety
for tourists visiting the area.

the solar powered streetlight project is the outcome of an agreement made between
asiana and KOICA, in which both parties wish to provide 'free of charge aid activities'
to promote and improve cambodia's image and brand value. nothing design group
and asiana have installed 16 solar powered streetlights around angkor wat, and are planning
to install 5 to 10 additional streetlights a year until 2015. in comparison to typical streetlamps
that use incandescent bulbs (150W), the contributed solar-powered streetlights lower the
CO2 emissions to 240kg - the equivalent to planting 86 pine trees.



along the roadside



the lights are meant to provide safety for tourists visiting the area






the lights are meant to mimick trees






day and night views



detail



unwrapping the lights