UrbanTiles from Meidad Marzan are an innovative new way to light up skyscrapers at night. Marzan's tiles have two sides that are exposed during different parts of the day. One side of the UrbanTile is a photovoltaic panel that collects the sun's energy during the day; the other side of tile is an OLED light that uses the stored solar energy to illuminate the building.
Skyscrapers lighting up the night sky are a common sight in large cities. While a skyline full of office lights looks pretty, it comes at a high price as a skyscraper consumes a massive amount of energy running the lights during the night. UrbanTiles would be able to significantly reduce the amount of energy needed to power skyscrapers at night. The tiles would also allow building to create unique designs like the ones seen here. Try creating abstract art using regular office lights.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Dual-use Building Materials
- The use of materials that serve multiple purposes, such as collecting and storing energy while also providing illumination, can lead to more sustainable and innovative building design.
- Renewable Energy Integration
- Incorporating renewable energy sources, like photovoltaic panels, into building design can help reduce energy consumption and promote sustainable practices.
- Adaptive Lighting Solutions
- The development of adaptive lighting solutions that adjust to changing lighting conditions can help reduce energy waste and increase efficiency in building operations.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Architecture
- The architecture industry can adopt and implement dual-use building materials to create sustainable and innovative designs that reduce energy consumption.
- Renewable Energy
- The renewable energy industry can collaborate with the building materials industry to integrate photovoltaic panels and other sustainable energy sources into building design.
- Smart Building Technology
- The development of smart building technology that includes adaptive lighting solutions can increase energy efficiency and reduce waste in building operations.
