SunShade
SunShade is a ‘living’ parasol with flexible solar cells in its cover. When it gets dark, the parasol transforms into a big lampshade.

The system functions autonomously, like a mechanical flower. It reacts to day and night, by use of sensors in its crown.

This is a concept by Lianne van Genugten

SunShade

           

 


We're developing this project with financial support of the European Union, Central Government and the Province Noord-Brabant.



SunShade video


click here to see the transformation of the SunShade

latest news:


SunShade is part of this exhibition in New York.

Leave your e-mail address behind, so we can inform you about the developments of this project:

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