Stuttgart-based Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Engineering IAO has created a ceiling of LEDs that attempts to mimic the look, lighting and feeling of a cloudy sky.
The engineers at the Fraunhofer Institute have embedded ceiling tiles with over 34,000 LED lights -- creating a ceiling span of 34 square meters -- to replicate the ambiance and lighting you'd get if you were outside on a somewhat cloudy day. The engineers have even created a moving cloud effect by applying a diffuser film beneath the LEDs.
What's more, the Fraunhofer Institute engineers also studied the way light changes as the clouds outside move throughout the sky. They tried to recreate the changing color effect (which is imperceptible to the human eye) by combining red, blue, green and white LEDs together.
What's Driving This Trend
- Human-centric Lighting
- Creating indoor lighting systems that emulate the natural lighting conditions and ambiance of the outdoors for improved well-being and productivity.
- Immersive Environments
- Developing technologies that simulate natural environments and provide an immersive experience to enhance user engagement and satisfaction.
- Dynamic Lighting Effects
- Exploring lighting solutions that can replicate the dynamic changes in color and intensity seen in natural outdoor lighting.
Who This Affects Most
- Architecture and Interior Design
- Architects and interior designers can incorporate human-centric lighting concepts to create spaces that promote well-being and enhance the overall experience.
- Hospitality and Entertainment
- Hotels, resorts, and entertainment venues can utilize immersive environments to create unique and memorable experiences for their guests.
- Lighting Technology
- Lighting technology companies can develop dynamic lighting solutions that replicate the natural lighting effects, offering more options for customization and creating visually stimulating environments.
