Solaris

RE-think + RE-cycle

Solaris

by birgit lohmann I designboom from italy

designer's own words:

Electric device combining a blind and lighting system. The solar cells capture diurnal energy and store it in the accumulator. At night, the acrylate diffusers disperse the light emitted by the diodes at the ends of the blades. Window is permanent source of light.

Solaris used during day.

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Solaris used at night.

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Technical explanations of Solaris.

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