Going green is no longer a trend or a little change for the sake of the planet alone. Eco-friendly living is a way of life that is catching on fast across the planet, and both designers and architects are making note of this very essential fact. Every modern design has a tinge of green and a twist of clean energy to make sure that it carries extra oomph with it. This positive trend has brought about an amazing array of green lamps and lighting solutions. Designers have judiciously amalgamated creativity with green solution and added a dash of innovative design to create stunning “Green Lamps” that dazzle your senses. While there are many models to choose from, here are the 20 of the very best. So without any further delay – let there be light…
Bud Light Table Lamp:
• Designed by Pouyan Mokhtarani.
• Uses 14 LEDs and saves 80% of energy compared with conventional lamps.
Lamps that mimic deep ocean life:
• Light creatures created by Lisa Foo and Su Sim.
• Crafted from recycled plastic mineral water bottles.
Junk-to-Art Recycled Plastic Lamps:
• Crafted by artists-designers and sisters Reta and Vana Howell.
• Each fixture is made from roughly 30-55 discarded plastic water bottles.
Floating LED Lamp:
• Extraordinary LED lights designed by Luc Schouten.
• LED light creation boasts of features such as multiple light effects like a strobe, flash and glow.
Flat-Pack Hanging Lamps from Nautilus:
• Designed by New Zealand design firm Unless.
• Made out of certified pine wood, the creations mimic sea shells.
Recycled glass bottle night lamps:
• Designed by Cape Coral firm based in Florida.
• Night lamps crafted out of glass bottles that were otherwise destined for landfills.
LED Lamps that shine in 16 million different colors:
• Living Color LED lamps made by Philips.
• Each compact light can illuminate 16 million unique colors.
Cloud Lamp Shades:
• Created by UK-based designer Yu Jordy Fu.
• Crafted out of recycled paper into mysterious milky white lamps.
Twisted LED Lamp:
• Designed by Stephen Feuerborn and David Liatti.
• 4 LED-lit boxes that can be twisted into many shapes.
Waste-Not Lamps:
• A student project from Appalachian State University called Black Valley Design Collective.
• Uses discarded utensils and plastic from household waste to create lamps.
Solar Floating Balls:
• A sealed, waterproof sphere that charges up using solar energy.
• Uses stores solar energy to light up the space at night.
Flatpack Double Stray Lights:
• Brainchild of Parisian designer Inga Sempe.
• Sport a sustainable design and are crafted from recycled material.
Outdoor LED Lights powered by the sun and the wind:
• Designed by Yoshihiro Shimomura.
• Use solar and wind energy to power the LED lights.
Spiral:
• Wind-Powered LED streetlights.
• Works without hassles even at the time of natural calamities.
Chopstick Lamps:
• Created by Bryan Parks using a method called Kwytza Kraft.
• The lamps are created by cleaned and recycled used chopsticks.
Lightcap 200:
• Converts your old water bottle into an LED Lamp.
• Uses solar energy to charge up your LED bottle cap.
Hanging Bamboo Lamps:
• Crafted by Propeller Design studio, Vancouver.
• LED lamps are made from bamboo that is completely recyclable.
Spark Lamp:
• Wi-Fi enabled LED lamp designed by Beverly Ng.
• Allows you to constantly monitor your energy usage.
Matsushita LED Mall Lamps:
• Saves energy in commercial lighting which traditionally consumes a lot more power than domestic lighting.
• Increases efficiency and reduces carbon footprint of malls.
Recycled antique styled lamps:
• Gives you an antique look without wasting energy on lighting.
• Uses modern lightning technology that gives greater efficiency.
That was a little glimpse of the brilliant world that modern green lighting solutions have in store for all of us. The new technological masterpieces not only have a soothing effect on a bleeding planet but can give your aching senses a much-needed rest as well. Their blend of style with substance and design with delight make sure that green products are as good, if not better, than any gadgets rolled out as fashion beacons. Hopefully you enjoyed the visual delight and more people will be tempted to say – let there be “green” light!
