Delta Street Lamp by Siyu Xiao

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DESIGN DETAILS

DESIGN NAME:
Delta

PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Street Lamp

INSPIRATION:
Excessive outdoor lighting in the US wastes 35% of the 120-megawatt hours of electricity consumed annually, resulting in co2 emissions and light pollution. On the campus where I am located, streetlights consume electricity continuously at night, resulting in resource waste, and some areas have too many streetlights while others need more lighting. Thus, I decided to apply sensing technology to traditional street lights and use clean energy to power the street lights to solve these problems.

UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
Delta is an intelligent campus street lamp that uses solar panels to provide clean energy and store it to cope with different weather conditions. It is also equipped with light and motion sensors that automatically adjust the lighting mode according to the surrounding brightness and pedestrian activity. These intelligent features help delta address energy waste, over-illumination, and uneven campus lighting, providing a more environmentally friendly and smart lighting solution.

OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION:
The light-sensitive dimmer can detect external light and adjust the brightness accordingly. It automatically turns off when ambient light levels are sufficient and turns on when light levels are low. The motion sensor can detect movements within a 3 m range and activate the front light to provide road illumination for pedestrians. In low-light conditions, the side led emits a dim light to guide people in the distance, even if the front light is not activated due to the absence of pedestrians.

PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION:
This project started as student work in November 2021 in New York, had a brief conclusion in December 2021 in New York and was further revised and improved in February 2023.

FITS BEST INTO CATEGORY:
Lighting Products and Fixtures Design

PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY:
Delta has a minimalist design form, embracing the concept of sustainability with the least amount of decoration and structure. Its two symmetrical shells are made of injection molding, and installed with three directions of led lights, solar panels, battery, and sensors, making delta quick and easy to assemble. The angle between the solar panel and the ground is 41 degrees, which is the optimal angle for the New York region all year round to collect solar energy at the highest efficiency.

SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES:
Length: 76 mm, Width: 267 mm, Height: 292 mm

TAGS:
sustainability, eco-friendly, energy efficiency, intelligent, outdoor lighting, street lamp, solar power, sensor, campus

RESEARCH ABSTRACT:
My research began by noticing the waste of resources in outdoor lighting, whether I was gazing at unshaded streetlights or walking in a brightly lit parking lot. After the investigation, I found that the outdoor lighting problem is severe and universal. Observing various cases and the practical scenario analysis around my campus, I summarized the primary factors and possible solutions.

CHALLENGE:
To improve outdoor lighting efficiency, I faced the challenge of determining the appropriate direction and scope. Although I was trying to find a universal solution, I realized that many outdoor lighting devices have systemic issues and are difficult to improve on a large scale. Therefore, I narrowed my focus to campus lighting and identified problems through practical experience. Through my design, I aim to improve the outdoor lighting solutions on campus and allow this eco-friendly attempt to spread to more public systems in the community, thus achieving my ultimate goal.

ADDED DATE:
2023-03-15 03:23:28

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IMAGE CREDITS:
Siyu Xiao, 2022.

CLIENT/STUDIO/BRAND DETAILS

NAME:
Siyu Xiao

PROFILE:
Siyu Xiao is a 20-year-old junior industrial design student from Pratt Institute. He enjoys incorporating his passions and cultural background into designs, giving his work a unique personality and context. His design philosophy emphasizes problem-solving, positive environmental and social impact, viewing concept, aesthetics, and practicality as integral elements of the design process.

AWARD DETAILS
	Delta Street Lamp by Siyu Xiao is Runner-up for A' Design Award in Lighting Products and Fixtures Design Category, 2022 - 2023. · Read the interview with designer Siyu Xiao for design Delta here. · Press Members: Login or Register to request an exclusive interview with Siyu Xiao. · Click here to register inorder to view the profile and other works by Siyu Xiao.