Trap Light by Gionata Gatto and Mike Thompson

 

From Studio Atùppertù, a lamp that captures light and converts it into reusable light. "By utilizing photo luminescent pigments to capture escaping light, Trap Light converts waste energy back into visible light."

 Photo luminesence is a process in which energy absorbed by a substance is gradually released as light. Using the Murano glass blowing technique, the designers were able to embed photo luminescent pigments into the glass body of the lamp. Through this process, Trap Light becomes both shade and light source, emitting, absorbing, and re-emitting light. 30 minutes 'charge' of recycled light from a traditional incandescent or LED light bulb provides up to 8 hours of ambient lighting." Click on the title for more.....

Atrium House by MESH ArchitectsAtrium House by MESH Architects

Via @Abitare, an atrium house built around a courtyard in New York that "began as a one-story workshop that occupied the entire 22'x100' site. There are also outdoor spaces at both ends of the second floor. A catwalk through the double-height living room connects these outdoor spaces. Click on the title for more..