With a skyscraper building boom happening worldwide, from London to Mumbai and Bangkok to Panama City, increasing natural light in metropolitan areas is becoming an issue. A simple sunlight-capturing device from developers in Cairo could be the solution.
The Egyptian researchers are working on a cleverly engineered plastic panel that harvests light from the sun and redirects onto the city streets below. The wavy shape of the plastic allows it to be increasing natural light. While skyscrapers can provide shade for hotter climates like Cairo's, the darkness can be unpleasant for urban inhabitants. In cooler parts of the world the shadows cast from such towering structures can add a sense of dreariness, especially in winter time.
Researchers are optimizing their design and hope to have a prototype ready this year.
Sunlight-Preserving Panels
A Device is Being Developed For Increasing Natural Light in Cities
Trend Themes
1. Skyscraper Building Boom - Opportunity for innovative solutions to increase natural light in metropolitan areas with a growing number of skyscrapers worldwide.
2. Sunlight-capturing Devices - Developing efficient and cleverly engineered plastic panels that harvest light from the sun and redirect it onto city streets.
3. Natural Light Optimization - Focus on designing and implementing solutions to maximize natural light in urban environments, improving the quality of life for urban inhabitants.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture and Construction - Industry opportunity to incorporate sunlight-preserving panels into building designs, offering a more pleasant and sustainable urban environment.
2. Energy and Sustainability - Industry opportunity to develop and market efficient sunlight-capturing devices that reduce the need for artificial lighting in metropolitan areas.
3. Urban Planning and Design - Industry opportunity to optimize natural light in urban environments by integrating innovative solutions into city planning and architectural designs.