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This ‘Living’ Lamp Actually Breathes Air, And It’s Straight Out Of A Sci-Fi Movie
This amazing ‘living lamp’ is not only beautiful as a design and for its primary purpose of lighting a room, it has the unique capability of being able to purify the air too.
The lamp is designed by Julian Melchiorri, who is a design-engineer and biochemical technology researcher. The inspiration for the lamp emanated from Julian’s dedicated research in creating ‘artificial leaf’ technology, harnessing the natural power of photosynthesis to turn CO2 into oxygen. This is the first design using the innovative technology, but it is hoped that it can one day be used on all kinds of buildings and objects, leading to cleaner air for all of us.
Called Exhale, the piece is made from 70 algae-filled artificial leaves and gives off a warm, green glow. It is suitable for use both indoors and outdoors, wherever air purification is most required. This remarkably functional eco-lamp points to the future of design, with integrated features that contribute to a cleaner, greener environment.
Check out the stunning pics of Julian Melchiorri’s living lamp below. While only a prototype at the moment, we hope to see more of his designs hit the market in the near future!
More info: Julian Melchiorri
H/t: Inhabitat | My Modern Met
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What do you think ?
John L 7 years ago
I have an even better idea, that many others are already practicing. Why establish, and grow numerous plants that are in fact Alive? Live plants are not only beautiful, but convert CO2 back to O2 while they use the carbon for growth. They also cleanse the air. Just think what can be accomplished by using nature to go through the entire photosynthesis cycle and show it to one and all? Just a suggestion, of course.
La 7 years ago
This is mostly false. There have been numerous studies that do not support the claim that plants 'purify' the air. All found that it is microorganisms in the soil that help purify, type of plant didn't matter. The amount of plants required to have a positive impact on an indoor environment would not be feasible for the majority. Additionally, plants will convert the reverse (O2 to CO2) depending on the time of day and year. That being said, plants improve people's perception of their environment and are beautiful, so please put them everywhere.
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BREAK YOUr perceptions 7 years ago
wait wait wait......science issue here. 1, what is that container made out of?is it really air permeable? 2 dont algae die off over time? which mean you would have to replace that lamp often to keep that nice green? besides the fact of them being next to a light which would probably cook them and dry them out. because if that is air permeable id imagine it would also be moisture permeable. i see so many problems with this. neat idea tho i guess?
John L 7 years ago
I have an even better idea, that many others are already practicing. Why establish, and grow numerous plants that are in fact Alive? Live plants are not only beautiful, but convert CO2 back to O2 while they use the carbon for growth. They also cleanse the air. Just think what can be accomplished by using nature to go through the entire photosynthesis cycle and show it to one and all? Just a suggestion, of course.
La 7 years ago
This is mostly false. There have been numerous studies that do not support the claim that plants 'purify' the air. All found that it is microorganisms in the soil that help purify, type of plant didn't matter. The amount of plants required to have a positive impact on an indoor environment would not be feasible for the majority. Additionally, plants will convert the reverse (O2 to CO2) depending on the time of day and year. That being said, plants improve people's perception of their environment and are beautiful, so please put them everywhere.
Load More Replies... BREAK YOUr perceptions 7 years ago
wait wait wait......science issue here. 1, what is that container made out of?is it really air permeable? 2 dont algae die off over time? which mean you would have to replace that lamp often to keep that nice green? besides the fact of them being next to a light which would probably cook them and dry them out. because if that is air permeable id imagine it would also be moisture permeable. i see so many problems with this. neat idea tho i guess?
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