By Bruno De Wachter / Published on Fri, 2007-05-25 07:30
Street lights dimmed at full moon
Have you ever lain awake because of strong moonlight shining through your curtains? A full moon in a clear sky can indeed be a powerful source of light. Even Roman military commanders were fully aware of this, often making use of a full moon to attack or move their troops for greater tactical advantage. It seems a bit strange then that modern street lights totally ignore the lighting power of the moon. This fact did not escape the attention of the San Francisco-based design firm Civil Twilight. They invented the ‘Lunar Resonant Street Lamp.’ They were rewarded with Metropolis Magazine’s top Next Generation Design Award for their efforts.
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