The integration of traditional red bricks and modern lighting aesthetics creates a unique style. Lighting Bricks can be embedded into any part of the wall like an ordinary brick. Its versatility supports a variety of layout and construction methods to meet the creative demands of architects. Thanks to the nested structural design, it is convenient to replace electrical components without damaging the wall.
In China, traditional red bricks, which carry historical and cultural significance, typically have dimensions measuring 240mm, 115mm and 53mm. These dimensions offer advantages such as modular coordination, optimal mechanical properties, and easy handling. They can be modularly coordinated with other building components to improve construction efficiency, and they possess optimal mechanical properties for withstanding pressure and ensuring structural stability. Lastly, they are easy to handle manually during construction.
Lighting Bricks innovatively combines traditional brickwork with photovoltaic power generation and LED technology to create a self-generating, energy-storing, and illuminating brick-shaped lamp.
Red Dot Award: Design Concept | Red Dot: Next Gen Award | Concept | Lighting Systems
Credits
Institutions:
Hangzhou Electronics & Information Vocational School, Zhejiang University, China
Faculty Advisors:
Xu Qianqian, Zhang Xusheng
Design:
Zhang Tianran, Bian Xiaoyun, Fang Jing, Jiang Haoran, Ge Xinyi