{"id":76674,"date":"2019-08-31T08:00:06","date_gmt":"2019-08-31T12:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/landartgenerator.org\/blagi\/?p=76674"},"modified":"2019-09-09T12:40:10","modified_gmt":"2019-09-09T16:40:10","slug":"hypercube-lights-up-the-city-with-solar-power","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/landartgenerator.org\/blagi\/archives\/76674","title":{"rendered":"<em>Hypercube<\/em> Lights Up The City With Solar Power"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_76679\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-76679\" style=\"width: 840px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/landartgenerator.org\/blagi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IQL2O7C5-5copy-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" class=\"size-large wp-image-76679\" srcset=\"https:\/\/landartgenerator.org\/blagi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IQL2O7C5-5copy-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/landartgenerator.org\/blagi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IQL2O7C5-5copy-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/landartgenerator.org\/blagi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IQL2O7C5-5copy-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/landartgenerator.org\/blagi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IQL2O7C5-5copy.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-76679\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Hypercube<\/em> by Taira Tsukioka and Yi Yang<br \/>Technology: solar photovoltaic (CdTe), kinetic energy harvesting (piezoelectric pavers)<br \/>Annual Capacity: 2,500 MWh<br \/>A submission to the 2019 Land Art Generator Initiative design competition for Abu Dhabi.<br \/><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Multiple large cubes faced on three sides with light-weight solar cells generate enough energy to illuminate the site and the city\u2019s streets at night. The openings between the cells reveal a wireframe of negative space during the day, creating the appearance of cells floating against gravity. The openings are transformed into glowing lines after the sun sets. <\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_76678\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-76678\" style=\"width: 840px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/landartgenerator.org\/blagi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IQL2O7C5-4copy-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" class=\"size-large wp-image-76678\" srcset=\"https:\/\/landartgenerator.org\/blagi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IQL2O7C5-4copy-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/landartgenerator.org\/blagi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IQL2O7C5-4copy-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/landartgenerator.org\/blagi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IQL2O7C5-4copy-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/landartgenerator.org\/blagi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IQL2O7C5-4copy.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-76678\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Hypercube<\/em> by Taira Tsukioka and Yi Yang<br \/>Technology: solar photovoltaic (CdTe), kinetic energy harvesting (piezoelectric pavers)<br \/>Annual Capacity: 2,500 MWh<br \/>A submission to the 2019 Land Art Generator Initiative design competition for Abu Dhabi.<br \/><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>There are four cubes: the giant cube (40-meter sides) with energy monitoring dashboard, the medium cube (30-meter sides) with shop and restrooms, and two smaller cubes with energy storage and interpretive signage.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_76677\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-76677\" style=\"width: 840px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/landartgenerator.org\/blagi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IQL2O7C5-3copy-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" class=\"size-large wp-image-76677\" srcset=\"https:\/\/landartgenerator.org\/blagi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IQL2O7C5-3copy-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/landartgenerator.org\/blagi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IQL2O7C5-3copy-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/landartgenerator.org\/blagi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IQL2O7C5-3copy-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/landartgenerator.org\/blagi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IQL2O7C5-3copy.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-76677\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Hypercube<\/em> by Taira Tsukioka and Yi Yang<br \/>Technology: solar photovoltaic (CdTe), kinetic energy harvesting (piezoelectric pavers)<br \/>Annual Capacity: 2,500 MWh<br \/>A submission to the 2019 Land Art Generator Initiative design competition for Abu Dhabi.<br \/><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><em>Hypercube<\/em>\u2019s interior spaces are dedicated to energy storage and to public programming, such as a learning center with a digital information dashboard and kiosks. These shaded interiors are enhanced by the optical effect created by the thin gaps between the panels. <\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_76675\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-76675\" style=\"width: 840px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/landartgenerator.org\/blagi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IQL2O7C5-1copy-1024x695.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"840\" height=\"570\" class=\"size-large wp-image-76675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/landartgenerator.org\/blagi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IQL2O7C5-1copy-1024x695.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/landartgenerator.org\/blagi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IQL2O7C5-1copy-500x339.jpg 500w, https:\/\/landartgenerator.org\/blagi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IQL2O7C5-1copy-768x521.jpg 768w, https:\/\/landartgenerator.org\/blagi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IQL2O7C5-1copy.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-76675\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Hypercube<\/em> by Taira Tsukioka and Yi Yang<br \/>Technology: solar photovoltaic (CdTe), kinetic energy harvesting (piezoelectric pavers)<br \/>Annual Capacity: 2,500 MWh<br \/>A submission to the 2019 Land Art Generator Initiative design competition for Abu Dhabi.<br \/><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>A pedestrian walkway is equipped with piezoelectric generators that harvest energy from vertical pressure created by pedestrians. LEDs embedded in the pavers illuminate the movements of people as they enjoy the natural cooling effects of the wind tunnel created by the arrangement of the installation. <\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_76676\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-76676\" style=\"width: 840px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/landartgenerator.org\/blagi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IQL2O7C5-2copy-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" class=\"size-large wp-image-76676\" srcset=\"https:\/\/landartgenerator.org\/blagi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IQL2O7C5-2copy-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/landartgenerator.org\/blagi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IQL2O7C5-2copy-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/landartgenerator.org\/blagi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IQL2O7C5-2copy-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/landartgenerator.org\/blagi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IQL2O7C5-2copy.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-76676\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Hypercube<\/em> by Taira Tsukioka and Yi Yang<br \/>Technology: solar photovoltaic (CdTe), kinetic energy harvesting (piezoelectric pavers)<br \/>Annual Capacity: 2,500 MWh<br \/>A submission to the 2019 Land Art Generator Initiative design competition for Abu Dhabi.<br \/><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Sitting in the center of Masdar City, <em>Hypercube<\/em> is a neighborhood connector, not only generating a large amount of clean electricity but also generating human happiness, which is immeasurable and priceless.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_76680\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-76680\" style=\"width: 840px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/landartgenerator.org\/blagi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IQL2O7C5-6copy-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" class=\"size-large wp-image-76680\" srcset=\"https:\/\/landartgenerator.org\/blagi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IQL2O7C5-6copy-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/landartgenerator.org\/blagi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IQL2O7C5-6copy-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/landartgenerator.org\/blagi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IQL2O7C5-6copy-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/landartgenerator.org\/blagi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IQL2O7C5-6copy.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-76680\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Hypercube<\/em> by Taira Tsukioka and Yi Yang<br \/>Technology: solar photovoltaic (CdTe), kinetic energy harvesting (piezoelectric pavers)<br \/>Annual Capacity: 2,500 MWh<br \/>A submission to the 2019 Land Art Generator Initiative design competition for Abu Dhabi.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr \/>\n<p>LAGI 2019 is sponsored by <a href=\"https:\/\/masdar.ae\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Masdar<\/a> and is held in partnership with the <a href=\"https:\/\/wec24.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">24th World Energy Congress<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/masdar.ae\/\" target=\"blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"vertical-align: middle;\" src=\"https:\/\/landartgenerator.org\/blagi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Masdar-City-Bilingual-Logo.png\" alt=\"Masdar\" width=\"320\" \/><\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/wec24.org\" target=\"blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"vertical-align: middle;\" src=\"https:\/\/landartgenerator.org\/blagi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/WEC-MASTER-LOGO-1024x375.jpg\" alt=\"World Energy Congress\" width=\"300\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Multiple large cubes faced on three sides with light-weight solar cells generate enough energy to illuminate the site and the 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