The more the planet becomes urban, the more
we appreciate the value of natural spaces. The
cities offering the best quality of life are those
that were visionary enough to keep portions
of untouched nature within their footprint and
transform them into public spaces. The problem
is that the forces which govern nature and
modern urban life, even if guided by good will,
tend to pull in opposite directions.
One of the strongest intrusions in the natural
order (and yet one of which remains almost
unnoticed) is the disappearance of darkness in
our cities. In the attempt to make parks safe, we
not only invade them with poles and cables; but
we forever alter the circadian rhythm, which is
crucial for the existence of species, both animal
and vegetal.
Our strategy is twofold: on the one hand, it is
to design a light for public spaces that can be
as imperceptible as possible when it is not used;
light without a lamp.
On the other hand, it is to use different types of
sensors so that light appears just when needed,
light only on demand.
Elemental, 2018
↗ Nature
