The Solo Project is a concept idea that reconstructs the traffic light. Built in 3 sections, the Solo Traffic LED Light can be used as a temporary traffic light, or taken apart and used to “assist in road accidents, construction works and detours”.
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The GEODE is a concept/prototype lamp that is currently raising funds for mass production on indiegogo.
It merges together the standard picture frame with a table lamp. Using led lights, which are super efficient, the GEODE is both wired and battery powered (up to 6 hours). This glowing picture frame lamp, designed by Ghost Nest, allows you to change the picture which is displayed and has 7 different resting positions.
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GE Lighting is starting to make headline news for a number of different reasons. We highlighted them earlier with a write up on how they are partnering with the London 2012 Olympic committee to reform the lighting on the iconic London Bridge. The lights are being changed to a more energy efficient commercial lighting system, a system that will also bring out the details of the bridge where the current lights makes it look flat. This change will also allow for light shows to be project directly onto the bridge during the Olympic games and after, bringing the London Bridge into modern day.
The current lighting system makes London Bridge look flat
In Germany at the Euroshop International Retail Trade Fair, GE Lighting partnered with Appshaker to highlight their brand in a new and engaging way. GE Lighting had augmented reality stations installed around the fair. Along with Appshaker, a paper cube was made that when held up to the stations would create a 3D display that people could spin around and interact with. The video below shows the fair attendees interacting with GE Lighting’s high tech marketing material.
The National Christmas tree designed by GE Lighting in LED lights
source: Inhabitat
Image Credits: jacob barry and afagen
The Tower Bridge of London, otherwise known as London Bridge, is getting a makeover just in time for the 2012 London Olympics. General Electric along with London 2012 sustainability partner EDF Energy, and the Mayor of London Boris Johnson will upgrade the London Bridge lights – to a more energy efficient commercial lighting system.
The current lighting makes London Bridge look flat
The Old London Bridge Lighting:
This revitalization comes as all eyes will be upon London for the summer of 2012. The current lighting system is 25 years old – has static, fixed lights which flattens the architecture and is not energy efficient.
The New London Tower Bridge Lighting Design:
The upgrade will make use of LED energy efficient lighting systems, enabling up to a 40% reduction in energy use. A flexible lighting and cable system will be installed, which will create a more 3D look when lit – enhancing the features and details of London’s Tower Bridge.
Because of the flexible lighting system – the lights can be programmed and customized. This allows for light shows with vibrant colors and displays during events in London, such as the 2012 Olympics. Making the Tower Bridge a showcased landmark during the 2012 event.
Citelum, globally known for designing lighting for the Valley of the King (Egypt), Petronas Twin Towers (Malaysia) and The Eiffel Tower, has been appointed the lighting designer of the project. Planning documents show lighting designs to include Olympic rings and the use of gold, silver and bronze lighting effects to represent the medals.
“I want London to look its very best in 2012 as the eyes of the world are upon us. I am thrilled to have brokered this deal – at no cost to the taxpayer — to bathe Tower Bridge in eco-friendly light to create a fresh perspective of this wonderful icon.” – Mayor Boris Johnson of London
As of April 2011 the plans were still waiting for planning approval. When approved the upgrade would be completed by spring 2012 adding a new chapter in the London Bridge history books.
GE’s plans for energy efficient lighting for the Tower Bridge
Source: GE Reports
