Did you like last week’s entry on stained glass windows that produce solar energy? Well, there’s more.
Kristine Lofgren writes at Inhabitat about an amazing solar chandelier.
“British artist Luke Jerram is known for his stunning art installations, which are often inspired by science. His latest project, unveiled [last year] at the Bristol and Bath Science Park, is the world’s largest solar chandelier! The 16.5-foot-tall chandelier is made of 665 glass bulbs that spin when exposed to light …
“The chandelier was created using glass radiometers rather than traditional light bulbs. As the sun hits each radiometer, it begins to turn, speeding up and slowing down as the light changes. The overall effect is a shimmering, gently moving piece of artwork. At night, it is lit up using electric light.” More.
By the way, Inhabitat also features a piece on a sculptural sound chamber that sings when the wind blows, here.
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