5. Energetic Energies, Milan, Italy
Japanese architect and sculptor Akihisi Hirata introduced the world to two solar-inspired installations at Milan Design Week showing how solar panels could be used in the future to power entire cities. According to the All That Is Interesting blog, Hirata had this to say about his goal with the pieces:
“Nature is three-dimensional and filled with living organisms. Future cities should be similar if they are to coexist with nature. And solar panels hold greater potential to actually create more livable cities, aesthetically speaking, than their current form suggests.”
We couldn’t agree more.
sandstar578 says
Like these!
Silicon Energy says
http://www.pacificsciencecenter.org/Exhibits/sonic-bloom at the Pacific Science Center in Seattle, Washington was installed this year. Manufactured by Silicon Energy, a US solar PV manufacturer.
HM Ho says
Futuristic! yet enviro friendly
Swapp says
This is beautiful art, but it is shame that it is just art! The whole array looks almost completely shaded and judging by the tall trees and building in the background it will see shade most of the day. It would be even more beautiful if it were functional.
Bijou Lulla says
Real cool!