It is not very often that one finds bio-mimicry simple and easy to execute and I’m pretty much certain that even in this case it was not easy for the designers to convert the inspiration in to actual design that works perfectly well. But modern architecture and engineering are a lot more than just building structures that serve the purpose. They make sure that every modern design does a lot more than what is asked out of it and when it comes to a green innovation that is precisely what is required. Parasolar is an amazing green gadget that is all set to change the way you view public seating and will surely set a very high standard when it comes to the green scale for future gadgets that are put for public use.
This public seating area uses solar energy making it a sustainable product, which is environmentally friendly. There are interactive & educational elements incorporated into this design, namely, the OLED visual display which projects information to the masses relating to sustainability issues. The design and the execution of the structure look very unique and very cool. It is both a simple and complex imitation of the natural green that offers cool shelter to those who wish to rest under it. Of course, with trees becoming more of a rarity in the modern concrete jungles, Parasolar replaces them to the best possible extent.
The highlight of the structure is its dynamic property to appear in motion even though it’s a rigid structure. Taking inspiration from flowers, the vertically placed shades open up along with the pivoted shades during the day exposing the solar panels to absorb energy and power the structure, and at the same time, provide extra shade for people from the sun during the day. These panels close themselves up again during dusk like flowers. The shades also have rain sensors, with the help of which it can open up anytime during rain showers. Parasolar provides you that almost perfect shelter away from your home both in the sun and the rain. It is no tree, but it is the closest green thing around!
[Thanks: Parth Sharma]
