THE BIG PICTURE: SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS
LET THERE BE LIGHT
Norwegian studio Snøhetta has teamed up with lighting brand Ateljé Lyktan to create Superdupertube, an office light made from extruded hemp and sugarcane bioplastic. The hemp is mixed with a polylactic acid (PLA) bioplastic derived from sugarcane, alongside wood cellulose and different minerals to create a fossil- and gas-free composite. The material is then extruded to create the main body of the light, which also comprises injection-moulded louvres and side covers. To add to the organic feel of the light, its electric cables are covered with linen fabric. The lights are available with wireless controls, where sensors react to presence and communicate with nearby lights through infrared and radio waves to efficiently light the space according to the actual need, saving energy. The Superdupertube can be composted in an industrial composter or recycled and ground down into pellets to create more lamps.
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