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# Latticework Tree Lights
The SunUmbra Tree Offers a Canopy of Energy-Efficient Lighting

By Katherinev123 | Published 2009-09-28 | Eco
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunumbra-tree
References: [loop.ph](http://www.loop.ph/bin/view/Loop/SonUmbra)

At the head of a new wave of energy-efficient lighting is the SunUmbra tree, a solar-powered tree that offers both shade and light in remote public areas.

Designed by Loop.pH, the tree is made up of [light-emitting fabric](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suspended-lighting-installation) woven into a large webbed lattice of branches, which offers shade and while absorbing light during the day with its photovoltaic panels.

**Implications** - The rise of environmentalism has caused designers to envision [sustainable public fixtures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perovia) and lights that don't wreak havoc on the Earth's resources. This innovative solar-powered tree is meant to double as a light for remote public areas at night, soaking up the energy it needs during the day.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.8/10
- Popularity: 80% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Energy-efficient Lighting:** The SunUmbra tree showcases the trend of energy-efficient lighting by utilizing solar power and light-emitting fabric.
- **Sustainable Design:** Designers are increasingly focusing on sustainable solutions for public fixtures, as demonstrated by the SunUmbra tree's environmentally-friendly approach.
- **Integration of Technology and Nature:** The SunUmbra tree represents the trend of integrating technology and nature, combining photovoltaic panels with a webbed lattice of branches.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Lighting:** The lighting industry can explore opportunities in developing energy-efficient solutions such as light-emitting fabric and solar-powered fixtures.
- **Outdoor Furniture:** The SunUmbra tree highlights the potential for the outdoor furniture industry to incorporate solar-powered elements and sustainable design.
- **Urban Planning:** Urban planners can leverage the SunUmbra tree as a disruptive innovation opportunity, integrating sustainable lighting solutions into public spaces.

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