Category Archives: Energy

Light and Space

Light and Space denotes a loosely affiliated art movement related to op art, minimalism and geometric abstraction originating in Southern California in the 1960s and influenced by John McLaughlin. It was characterized by a focus on perceptual phenomena, such as light, volume and scale, and the use of materials such as glass, neon, fluorescent lights, resin and cast acrylic, often forming installations conditioned by the work’s surroundings. Whether by directing the flow of natural light, embedding artificial light within objects or architecture, or by playing with light through the use of transparent, translucent or reflective materials, Light and Space artists made the spectator’s experience of light and other sensory phenomena under specific conditions the focus of their work. They were incorporating into their work the latest technologies of the Southern California-based engineering and aerospace industries to their develop sensuous, light-filled objects. Turrell, who has spread the movement worldwide, summed up…

Steampunk

Steampunk is a subgenre of science fiction or science fantasy that incorporates technology and aesthetic designs inspired by 19th-century industrial steam-powered machinery. Although its literary origins are sometimes associated with the cyberpunk genre, steampunk works are often set in an alternative history of the 19th century’s British Victorian era or American “Wild West”, in a future during which steam power has maintained mainstream usage, or in a fantasy world that similarly employs steam power. However, steampunk and neo-Victorian are different in that the neo-Victorian movement does not extrapolate on technology while technology is a key aspect of steampunk. Steampunk most recognizably features anachronistic technologies or retrofuturistic inventions as people in the 19th century might have envisioned them, and is likewise rooted in the era’s perspective on fashion, culture, architectural style, and art. Such technologies may include fictional machines like those found in the works of H. G. Wells and Jules…

Renewable energy sculpture

A renewable energy sculpture is a sculpture that produces power from renewable sources, such as solar, wind, geothermal, hydroelectric or tidal. Renewable energy sculpture is a flow in the environmental art, combining a sculpture, which produce energy from renewable sources (solar, wind, geothermal, hydroelectric or tidal). Inspired by the folks at Land Art Generator Initiative who are leading the charge, renewable energy art is renewable energy manifests itself in art or as art, most of the examples found are public art pieces. Features of the current The main feature of the sculpture of renewable energy is that the artists of this trend are developing solutions that combine the aesthetics with the functional properties of energy production and saving. Practitioners in this growing field often work according to Ecodesign criteria. Renewable energy sculpture was first proposed by artists such as Patrice Stellest, Sarah Hall, Julian H. Scuff, Patrick Marold, Elena Parucheva,…

Kinetic art

Kinetic art is art from any medium that contains movement perceivable by the viewer or depends on motion for its effect. Canvas paintings that extend the viewer’s perspective of the artwork and incorporate multidimensional movement are the earliest examples of kinetic art. More pertinently speaking, kinetic art is a term that today most often refers to three-dimensional sculptures and figures such as mobiles that move naturally or are machine operated. The moving parts are generally powered by wind, a motor or the observer. Kinetic art encompasses a wide variety of overlapping techniques and styles. Kinetic art is an art movement that proposes works containing moving parts. The movement can be produced by the wind, the sun, a motor or the viewer. Kinetic art encompasses a wide variety of overlapping techniques and styles. There is also a portion of kinetic art that includes virtual movement, or rather movement perceived from only…

Offshore Engineering in Denmark, examples of island construction solutions against urban sprawl, climate change, harsh environments or energy crises

Denmark is a North Sea country with a long coastline and more than 400 beautiful islands. Although the country with the highest happiness index is not facing an imminent crisis, Denmark is already planning for the future. In the face of many environmental and social problems, such as climate change, sea level rise, and energy crisis, Denmark will inevitably link the solution with the rational use of marine resources. Denmark was a society based on agriculture and fishing, and Danes still feel closely tied to the land and the water around them. This respect for nature is why Denmark is a pioneer in promoting sustainability. With the looming threat of climate change, Denmark are turning to more environmentally-friendly urban planning solutions. Copenhagen is a global leader against the climate change, and the city has developed and implemented highly effective sustainable development strategies. In addition to the most well-known complete carbon…

Carbon Neutrality and Sustainable Smart City Solution of Copenhagen, Denmark

Copenhagen is a global leader against the climate change, and the city has developed and implemented highly effective sustainable development strategies. In 2022, Copenhagen’s CO2 emissions have been reduced by 80 percent compared to 2009, and has become an excellent example of green environmental protection. Although affected by the recent fluctuations in the energy environment, the city has recently given up its goal of achieving full carbon neutrality by 2025. However, more efficient solutions to the problem of carbon production and capture have been introduced. Copenhagen has a richer and more humane environment smart city design, once again guarantees the direction to became the most sustainable city. Copenhagen is recognised as one of the most environmentally friendly cities in the world. As a result of its commitment to high environmental standards, Copenhagen has been praised for its green economy, ranked as the top green city for the second time in…

Review of the Sun Trip Alpes 2022

The Sun Trip Alpes 2022, a 2500 kilometer Grenoble-Lyon loop via the Alps, is a race relying solely on mus­cle pow­er and so­lar en­er­gy. This year, the Sun Trip leads once around and over the Alps, a unique opportunity to discover the diversity of the Alps. Setting off from Grenoble in mid-June, With Lyon and Place des Terreaux as the finish line. The participants of the Sun Trip Alpes 2022 crossed 6 countries with 7 major stages for about twenty days. The cyclists will notably pass through Andermatt, Switzerland, Innsbruck, Austria and Bled, Slovenia. The return to France, from Italy, will be via the Mont Cenis pass. Adventurers on solar bikes choosing their course through Eurasia. Inspired by unassisted yacht races around the world, the Sun Trip is writing a new page in the world of overland adventures. This year’s competition set the track on a mainly mountainous route. Continuous…

Review of Sun Trip 2018 Lyon-Canton on the New Silk Roads

The 3rd edition of Sun Trip started from Lyon, France on June 15, in celebration of the framework of the Lyon-Canton (Guangzhou) co-operation 30th anniversary. The Sun Trip 2018 revisits the Silk Road with a race relying solely on solar power, 12,000 km through Eurasia on the world’s largest overland adventure. It is a journey pushing back the limits, to revolutionize mobility and write a new chapter on the history of human adventures. The year 2018 marks the 30th anniversary of Lyon and Guangzhou as sister cities. Guangzhou Municipal Government, French Cultural Communication Center and Guangdong Lingnan Group organized the event. Rich celebrations, include a personalized reception for each contestant. The Lyon-Guangzhou Solar Cycling Race is expected lasted for more than two months to arrive in Guangzhou. When arrived, a Guangdong Food Festival and Guangdong Local Culture Festival was held to entertain these guests who have crossed thousands of mountains…

Review of Venice Boat Show 2022, Italy

The Venice International Boat Show 2022, last from May 28 to June 5, in the spectacular structures of the city’s Arsenal, symbol of the power and military power of the Serenissima Republic and the heart of its naval industry which has allowed it to be one of the greatest maritime powers for centuries. Visitors was be able to admire more than 240 boats, and also participate in numerous events and conferences with themes relating to boating, the environment, sustainability and more. The Venice International Boat Show, also known as the Festival of the Sea, is an annual exhibition of pleasure boating held in Venice in June at the Venice Arsenal. It was held for the first time in 2002 and, starting from a local market dimension, in a few editions it has reached a national and international rank, constantly expanding. The Venice Boat Show is promoted by the Municipality of…

Guide Tour of Paris La Défense, Ile-de-France, France

La Défense is a major business district located three kilometres west of the city limits of Paris. La Défense bringing together the skills of development, management, animation and promotion of the territory. The Paris La Défense teams are working on the development and modernization of the district, by setting up ambitious real estate and urban projects. The establishment has also embarked on a major project to diversify the district by developing a leading commercial, residential and leisure offer. La Défense is a business district located in the metropolis of Greater Paris in Île-de-France, the first in Europe by the extent of its office park, the second in Europe for the volume of financial activities after the City of London and is ranked as the fourth most attractive business district in the world according to a study published by EY in 2017. The district notably houses the headquarters of many French…

The Broad museum, Los Angeles, United States

The Broad is a contemporary art museum on Grand Avenue in Downtown Los Angeles. Opened since 2015, the Broad makes its collection of contemporary art from the 1950s to the present accessible to the widest possible audience by presenting exhibitions and operating a lending program to art museums and galleries worldwide. The museum is named for philanthropists Eli and Edythe Broad, who financed the $140 million building which houses the Broad art collections. Designed by Diller Scofidio + Renfro in collaboration with Gensler. The Broad is home to 2,000 works of art in the Broad collection, which is one of the world’s leading collections of postwar and contemporary art. By actively building a dynamic collection that features in-depth representations of influential contemporary artists and by advancing education and engagement through exhibitions and diverse public programming, the museum enriches, provokes, inspires, and fosters appreciation of art of our time. The museum…

Sustainable and Environmentally Friendly City of Stockholm, Sweden

Stockholm is one of Europe’s most environmentally friendly cities, and an international role model of global environmental and climate action. Stockholm has a long history of ambitious environmental and climate plans. The first environment programme was adopted as early as 1976, and a number of policies have followed ever since. With each policy, the ambitions have become increasingly higher and more demanding. Thanks to many years of dedicated and successful environmental efforts, Stockholm was awarded Europe’s first European Green Capital in 2010. Stockholm has been recognised for its innovative take on urban sustainability, combining grand visions and goals (such as becoming 100% fossil fuel-free by 2040) with practical interventions and measures (such as congestion charging and eco-profiled major redevelopment areas). It has therefore often been suggested that Stockholm can be a role model or ‘best practice’ for other cities around the world. Sustainable cities or eco-city is a city designed…

Smart City of Stockholm, Sweden

Stockholm has been named the smartest city in the world, thanks to its innovative solutions on the environment, digitalisation and social sustainability. Another factor was the city’s leadership in the GrowSmarter European project, according to the jury. The city wants to become climate positive by 2040, which would make Stockholm the first in the world. Sweden aims to become carbon neutral by 2045. A smart city is a technologically modern urban area that uses different types of electronic methods, voice activation methods and sensors to collect specific data. Information gained from that data are used to manage assets, resources and services efficiently; in return, that data is used to improve the operations across the city. This includes data collected from citizens, devices, buildings and assets that is then processed and analyzed to monitor and manage traffic and transportation systems, power plants, utilities, water supply networks, waste, crime detection, information systems,…

Recycling and Waste management in Stockholm, Sweden

Stockholm’s waste management should focus on climate smart choices and efficient logistics. Areas for waste management need to be integrated and shared with other activities where new housing, business premises, schools and roads are being built. Waste systems are to be secure, safe and accessible, at the same time as they encourage reuse and recovery. Recycling is the process of converting waste materials into new materials and objects. Recycling is a key component of modern waste reduction and is the third component of the “Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle” waste hierarchy. It promotes environmental sustainability by removing raw material input and redirecting waste output in the economic system. In ideal implementations, recycling a material produces a fresh supply of the same material, this is often difficult or too expensive (compared with producing the same product from raw materials or other sources), so “recycling” of many products and materials involves their reuse…

2016 China Guzhen International Lighting Fair, Zhongshan, China

China Guzhen International Lighting Fair is based on the ancient town of “China’s Lighting Capital”, based on the source of the industry, backed by the ancient town’s over 100 billion lighting production and trade industrial clusters, integrating superior resources in the lighting industry, and adopting the innovation of exhibition-shop linkage Model, create a super-large scale, and build a one-stop business platform for lighting manufacturers, buyers and distributors with direct procurement, convenient trade, and super cost-effective lighting. China Guzhen International Lighting Fair is held twice a year. The spring exhibition focuses on domestic sales of lighting, and the autumn exhibition focuses on external sales of lighting, covering the entire industry chain, providing more professional services for exhibitors and buyers. Relying on the accurate grasp of the pulse of the lighting industry, the Expo, as the first stop for domestic lighting procurement, builds a direct, convenient, and super cost-effective one-stop business platform…

2017 China Guzhen International Lighting Fair, Zhongshan, China

China Guzhen International Lighting Fair is based on the Guzhen of “China’s Lighting Capital”, based on the source of the industry, backed by the Guzhen’s over 100 billion lighting production and trade industrial cluster, integrating the superior resources of the lighting industry, and adopting the innovation of exhibition and store linkage Model, create a super-large scale, and build a one-stop business platform for lighting manufacturers, buyers and distributors with direct procurement, convenient trade, and super cost-effective lighting. China Guzhen International Lighting Fair is held twice a year. The spring exhibition focuses on domestic sales of lighting, and the autumn exhibition focuses on external sales of lighting, covering the entire industry chain, providing more professional services for exhibitors and buyers. Relying on the accurate grasp of the pulse of the lighting industry, the Expo, as the first stop for domestic lighting procurement, builds a direct, convenient, and super cost-effective one-stop business…

2018 China Guzhen International Lighting Fair, Zhongshan, China

China Guzhen International Lighting Fair is based on the Guzhen of “China’s Lighting Capital”, based on the source of the industry, backed by the Guzhen’s over 100 billion lighting production and trade industrial cluster, integrating the superior resources of the lighting industry, and adopting the innovation of exhibition and store linkage Model, create a super large scale, and build a one-stop business platform for lighting manufacturers, buyers and distributors with direct procurement, convenient trade, and super cost-effective lighting. China Guzhen International Lighting Fair is held twice a year. The spring exhibition focuses on domestic sales of lighting, and the autumn exhibition focuses on external sales of lighting, covering the entire industry chain, providing more professional services for exhibitors and buyers. Since its first successfully held in 1999, the Guzhen Lighting Fair has gone through 19 years, and the exhibition model is constantly changing in accordance with the times. It has…

2019 China Guzhen International Lighting Fair, Zhongshan, China

China Guzhen International Lighting Fair is based on the Guzhen of “China’s Lighting Capital”, based on the source of the industry, integrating the advantageous resources of the lighting industry, adopting the innovative model of exhibition-shop linkage, and creating a super large scale for lighting manufacturers and purchasers. Distributors build a one-stop business platform for lighting products with direct purchase, convenient trade and super cost-effective lighting. China Guzhen International Lighting Fair is held twice a year. The spring exhibition focuses on domestic sales of lighting, and the autumn exhibition focuses on external sales of lighting, covering the entire industry chain, providing more professional services for exhibitors and buyers. Spring Lighting Fair 2019 The 23rd China Guzhen International Lighting Fair takes “the art of light, the sea of ​​light” as the concept of exhibition arrangement. Highlight the taste of “lamps” and enhance the attractiveness of “lamps”, so that the majority of merchants…

2020 China Guzhen International Lighting Fair, Zhongshan City, China

The 25th China Guzhen International Lighting Fair held from October 22 to 26, 2020 in the Guzhen town of Zhongshan, Guangdong. With the theme of “China’s light capital, light up the world” and the direction of “wisdom, creating a new ecology in the lighting industry”, this year’s Light Expo will be jointly held by the eight venues. It will be unveiled, focusing on smart lighting, promoting the development of Industry 4.0, and creating a professional, market-oriented, international and brand-oriented lighting professional exhibition. China Guzhen International Lighting Fair is held twice a year. The spring exhibition focuses on domestic sales of lighting, and the autumn exhibition focuses on external sales of lighting, covering the entire industry chain, providing more professional services for exhibitors and buyers. China Guzhen International Lighting Fair is based on the Guzhen of “China’s Lighting Capital”, based on the source of the industry, integrating the advantageous resources of…

Hong Kong International Lighting Fair in early years, China

As the world’s largest and most important lighting exhibition, the Hong Kong International Lighting Fair boasts a wide range of lighting equipment dedicated to commercial and industrial use, providing an efficient one-stop sourcing platform for buyers. In parallel with the smart home lighting trend, the demand for smart public lighting systems is also on the rise. The fair offer diversified exhibition zones, present seminars featuring the latest lighting trends and industry updates, and introduce the Hong Kong International Lighting Products Award. The Hall of Aurora was in spotlight, showcasing some hundred quality brands. Other exhibition zones include Commercial Lighting, Household Lighting, Outdoor Lighting and Lighting Accessories, Parts & Components. A new section, Batteries/Transformers/Drivers is part of the Lighting Accessories, Parts & Components Zone. The fairs represent the world’s largest lighting marketplace. showcase global interior design trends, smart lighting products, eco-friendly solutions and more. Global brands at the forefront of interior…

Review of 2013 Hong Kong International Lighting Fair, Spring and Autumn Edition, China

As the world’s largest and most important lighting exhibition, the Hong Kong International Lighting Fair boasts a wide range of lighting equipment dedicated to commercial and industrial use, providing an efficient one-stop sourcing platform for buyers. In parallel with the smart home lighting trend, the demand for smart public lighting systems is also on the rise. The fairs represent the world’s largest lighting marketplace. showcase global interior design trends, smart lighting products, eco-friendly solutions and more. Global brands at the forefront of interior lighting design, outdoor lighting technology, street lighting and customised solutions for every industry from horticulture to mining. The lighting industry and the building material and hardware industry are closely related to each other as lighting is a key element in building design. Buyers such as real estate developers, contractors, engineering companies and construction companies can now look for related lighting solutions when they are sourcing building materials…

Review of Hong Kong International Lighting Fair, Spring & Autumn, 2014-2015, China

The Hong Kong International Lighting Fair is a strong trading platform with a global reputation. Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, the fair showcasing latest lighting merchandises to global buyers, offering global buyers an exclusive sourcing platform for all finished lighting products, parts and accessories. The fairs represent the world’s largest lighting marketplace. showcase global interior design trends, smart lighting products, eco-friendly solutions and more. Global brands at the forefront of interior lighting design, outdoor lighting technology, street lighting and customised solutions for every industry from horticulture to mining. From residential and commercial lighting products to technical and smart lighting solutions, the HKTDC Hong Kong International Lighting Fair illuminate a world of business opportunities for global buyers. The famed Hall of Aurora continue to provide an elegant and extraordinary setting for top-notch brands around the globe to showcase their high-quality lighting fixtures and solutions. The Smart Lighting &…

Review of Hong Kong International Lighting Fair, Spring & Autumn, 2016-2019, China

The Hong Kong International Lighting Fair is a strong trading platform with a global reputation. Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, the fair showcasing latest lighting merchandises to global buyers., offering global buyers an exclusive sourcing platform for all finished lighting products, parts and accessories. From residential and commercial lighting products to technical and smart lighting solutions, the HKTDC Hong Kong International Lighting Fair illuminate a world of business opportunities for global buyers. The famed Hall of Aurora continue to provide an elegant and extraordinary setting for top-notch brands around the globe to showcase their high-quality lighting fixtures and solutions. The Smart Lighting & Solutions Zone return to showcase advanced lighting systems, remote control and smart lighting solutions. The exhibition is held twice a year, the spring edition staged at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, this premier industry sourcing platform unveils the latest technology from smart…

European Organization for Nuclear Research, France-Switzerland Border

The European Organization for Nuclear Research, also called the European Laboratory for Particle Physics and commonly known by the acronym CERN or Cern (from the name of the European Council for Nuclear Research, a provisional body established in 1952), is the most great particle physics center of the world. It is located a few kilometers from Geneva, Switzerland, straddling the Franco-Swiss border, in the municipalities of Meyrin, Prévessin-Moëns and Saint-Genis-Pouilly. CERN aims to better understand what the Universe is made of and how it works. To do this, CERN provide scientists with a complex, unique in the world, of particle accelerators, enabling them to push the boundaries of human knowledge.Founded in 1954, the Laboratory has become a remarkable example of international collaboration. Our mission is to: provide a unique complex of particle accelerators enabling research at the cutting edge of human knowledge; to conduct world-class research in fundamental physics; bringing…