99% Invisible 99% Guilt Free
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Dec 3, 2010 The podcast discusses sustainable design and the Lunar Resonant Street Lights project. It explores the history of street lighting, its impact on energy consumption, and the potential of creating sustainable and dynamic lighting systems for cities. It also emphasizes the role of design in shaping various aspects of the world and the need for designers to expand their scope and become part of bigger discussions.
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Sustainability's Emotional Impact
- Sustainability can be an abstract concept, making it hard to connect with emotionally.
- Inspiring action is more effective than inducing guilt or presenting numbers.
Lunar Resonant Street Lights
- Anton Willis, a designer from Civil Twilight, discusses their Lunar Resonant Street Lights project.
- These lights respond to ambient moonlight, dimming when the moon is full to save energy and reconnect people with nature.
History of Street Lighting
- Early street lighting was expensive, so lights were only used when necessary, often not on full moon nights.
- This changed with the 1930s National Grid, as street lights became a way to burn off excess energy.