Elina Ivanova, Leonie Spreng, Jonas Matthias Seidl, Carolina Werfer
The glowing path
Light pollution is an ever-growing problem in our modern world. Countless lights cause excessive air pollution, affecting human health and wasting energy in pretty much every big city. More than 20% of energy used for lighting is wasted due to inefficient lighting practices. In addition to that, more than 80% of the world’s population lives under light-polluted skies. The need for sustainable, efficient lighting solutions has never been more pressing.
Introducing GlowAura, our groundbreaking innovation is designed to address the issue of light pollution while providing practical and sustainable illumination. GlowAura presents a luminescent powder that absorbs and stores natural light during the day, releasing a soft, radiant glow in the dark. Using photoluminescent pigments, like strontium aluminate, we create a storage for the collected sunlight. Mixed into a weather persistent street paint, we create a product that can be used outdoors and is environmentally friendly. This product offers an alternative to traditional lighting methods, reducing the need for constant artificial light sources.
Imagine safer, well-lit pathways and beautifully illuminated urban spaces, all without the environmental impact of conventional lighting. Glow Aura transforms ordinary objects into sources of light that enhance visibility and add a touch of magic to any space.