Needoo
Davide Oppizzi
2021
Needoo is a new project that puts the environment first. Comprised of a bollard
and three different poles, it offers perfectly controlled light that respects nature
by illuminating only what is strictly necessary. Perched atop the pole there is
a shelter for birds. The light head is positioned below the nest and consists of
a plate which screens the light and forms a surface upon which small animals
can rest.
It combines an approach that is mindful of the perceptive needs of humans
and animals and that speaks of respecting and sharing spaces. Birds must be
able to navigate their way using their natural reference points which are the
night sky with the stars and the moon.
The controlled light of Needoo does not interfere with this perception and does
not dazzle them. The carefully designed optics, their positioning, the quality
of light and its control via integrated sensors help to ensure harmonious co-
existence of humans and nature, respecting the circadian rhythms of each
species and a positive energy balance.
The interaction between light, humans and nature is guided by smart
programming that calibrate light intensity based on presence, employing a
gradual progression that creates no unsettling contrasts.
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