SWATHES OF Britain are being plunged into darkness as more and more street lights are switched off by councils and highways authorities.
Lights are being turned off on motorways and other major roads, in town centres and residential streets, and on footpaths and cycle ways, as councils try to save money on energy bills and meet carbon emission targets.
The switch-off begins as early as 9pm. Authorities are turning off the lights despite concerns from safety campaigners and the police that it will lead to an increase in road accidents and crime.
The full extent of the blackout can be disclosed after an investigation by The Sunday Telegraph - which comes on the day clocks are moved back an hour. The survey found that: 3,080 miles of motorways and trunk roads in England are completely unlit.
A further 47 miles of motorway have no lights between midnight and 5am, including one of the busiest stretches of the M1 between Luton and Milton Keynes. Out of 134 councils that responded to the survey, 73 per cent said they had switched off or dimmed some lights or were planning to.
All of England's 27 county councils have turned off or dimmed lamps in their areas.
The majority of councils have chosen to turn off lights late at night, when they say there is less need for them, while others have installed lamps that can be dimmed.
Local authorities say the blackout helps reduce energy bills, with prices continuing to rise. Several of the big energy companies have raised their prices in recent weeks, including British Gas, npower and EDF Energy - which this week said it was increasing its standard variable prices for gas and electricity customers by 11 per cent.
Some councils expect to save hundreds of thousands of pounds by turning off lights at night or converting them to dimmer switches. However, others admit they may not see savings for four or five years because of the cost of installing new lights, dimmer switches and complex control systems.
Some councils - as well as the Highways Agency, which is responsible for motorways and major A roads - say the lights are being turned off to meet "green" targets to cut carbon emissions, by reducing electricity use.
Critics say spending money to meet the targets is a poor use of public funds.
The blackout was criticised by safety and motoring organisations, which said the benefits were being overstated.
They said less street lighting was likely to lead to an increase in accidents and more crime.
A spokesman for the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents said: "The presence of lighting not only reduces the risk of traffic accidents but also their severity.
"Surveys have shown the public are in favour of street lighting as a way of improving road safety. If anything, it needs to be improved in some areas.
"There are economic and environmental reasons why some organisations may wish to reduce the amount of lighting. However, there are safety reasons why lighting needs to be available."
Paul McClenaghan, the commercial director of Halfords, said: "Poor lighting or none at all can make it very difficult for motorists to see hazards or objects clearly at night.
2012年10月29日 星期一
2012年10月25日 星期四
Audi aims to keep demand high
As mid-term makeovers go, this is a mild one. The front and rear fascia of the 2013 Audi A4 are slightly updated and there are minor interior and trim changes.
But little change was necessary to keep the A4 in the battle. It has Quattro, an industry-leading interior, the styling will remain contemporary for years and it has one of the best four-cylinder engines in the business.
The A4 received a full redesign for the 2009 model year. For 2013, the most noticeable change is the hexagonal grill, rectangular fog lights and headlights which now incorporate adaptive HID technology with distinctive LED running and parking lights on the Quattro versions. The new tail lights have been reshaped and they too use LED technology.
Inside you are greeted with an example of why Audi is widely held to be the best in the business when it comes to interiors, specifically instrument panels.
Very teutonic in its simplicity, it avoids the glare, confusion, and ‘bling’ so often used today. Instead, you are greeted with subdued, dark colours and brushed aluminum trim.
Two large analogue instruments are easy to read and flank a digital display that can be set to display a variety of information including directional arrows and distances while using the navigation system.
The level of fit, finish and materials unequalled at much greater prices. Audi’s MMI (Multi-Media Interface) is among the easiest of its ilk to decipher and use.
A large, round knob, surrounded by four buttons that allow direct access to critical functions, provides access to and control of everything from the heated seats to the audio and navigation systems in conjunction with a large, crisp display.
As part of the S-line trim package you get a thick, padded steering wheel and similar suede-like material on the seats so neither your hands nor butt will slide when you are enjoying the limits of the car’s very high cornering limits.
The front seats are well bolstered, perhaps too much so for larger frame with the Sport seats. The rear is comfy with little legroom for two.
There is a decent amount of room for your feet under the front seats and those seatbacks and the headliner are scalloped to maximize available space.
The turbocharged, intercooled, direct-injected 2.0-litre four-cylinder used in the A4 is an exemplary example of what can be attained with a four-cylinder engine in a luxury car.
Audi has gone down this path with the base engine in the A4 for more than a decade.
BMW and Mercedes have recently joined the battle and the upcoming 2013 Cadillac ATS will offer one as well.
The test vehicle had the 211-horsepower four, Quattro and the eight-speed Tiptronic combination. Other than the four-cylinder sound, this engine is right at home in a luxury car.
The abundance of low-end torque makes for effortless acceleration, hill-climbing or passing.
With ratios speeds on hand, there is a gear for every purpose and speed. You can also ask for shifts with steering-wheel-mounted paddles if that is your want.
During the test period I managed an average of less than 10 litres/100 km — very good indeed considering the amount of time I spent enjoying the turbo!
With the engine in front of the front axle the A4 inherently under steers when pushed in the corners i.e. the front end plows, but the limits where this occurs are very high.
But little change was necessary to keep the A4 in the battle. It has Quattro, an industry-leading interior, the styling will remain contemporary for years and it has one of the best four-cylinder engines in the business.
The A4 received a full redesign for the 2009 model year. For 2013, the most noticeable change is the hexagonal grill, rectangular fog lights and headlights which now incorporate adaptive HID technology with distinctive LED running and parking lights on the Quattro versions. The new tail lights have been reshaped and they too use LED technology.
Inside you are greeted with an example of why Audi is widely held to be the best in the business when it comes to interiors, specifically instrument panels.
Very teutonic in its simplicity, it avoids the glare, confusion, and ‘bling’ so often used today. Instead, you are greeted with subdued, dark colours and brushed aluminum trim.
Two large analogue instruments are easy to read and flank a digital display that can be set to display a variety of information including directional arrows and distances while using the navigation system.
The level of fit, finish and materials unequalled at much greater prices. Audi’s MMI (Multi-Media Interface) is among the easiest of its ilk to decipher and use.
A large, round knob, surrounded by four buttons that allow direct access to critical functions, provides access to and control of everything from the heated seats to the audio and navigation systems in conjunction with a large, crisp display.
As part of the S-line trim package you get a thick, padded steering wheel and similar suede-like material on the seats so neither your hands nor butt will slide when you are enjoying the limits of the car’s very high cornering limits.
The front seats are well bolstered, perhaps too much so for larger frame with the Sport seats. The rear is comfy with little legroom for two.
There is a decent amount of room for your feet under the front seats and those seatbacks and the headliner are scalloped to maximize available space.
The turbocharged, intercooled, direct-injected 2.0-litre four-cylinder used in the A4 is an exemplary example of what can be attained with a four-cylinder engine in a luxury car.
Audi has gone down this path with the base engine in the A4 for more than a decade.
BMW and Mercedes have recently joined the battle and the upcoming 2013 Cadillac ATS will offer one as well.
The test vehicle had the 211-horsepower four, Quattro and the eight-speed Tiptronic combination. Other than the four-cylinder sound, this engine is right at home in a luxury car.
The abundance of low-end torque makes for effortless acceleration, hill-climbing or passing.
With ratios speeds on hand, there is a gear for every purpose and speed. You can also ask for shifts with steering-wheel-mounted paddles if that is your want.
During the test period I managed an average of less than 10 litres/100 km — very good indeed considering the amount of time I spent enjoying the turbo!
With the engine in front of the front axle the A4 inherently under steers when pushed in the corners i.e. the front end plows, but the limits where this occurs are very high.
2012年10月23日 星期二
Powersave interns strive to save energy on campus
LED lights in every building, parking lots that reflect sunlight and single stream recycling all sound like a thing of the future, especially on a college campus. However, PowerSave Campus, a sustainability organization, is working to make students aware that it is possible.
Based in California, the organization has expanded across the country. The group, which the Alliance to Save Energy and Tennessee Valley Authority funds, now has roots at six universities, including WKU.
The program, which is run by four interns and a program coordinator, focuses on spreading awareness of saving energy on campus and the community.
WKU Sustainability coordinator and PowerSave Campus coordinator Christian Ryan-Downing, who also works with the Tennessee Valley Authority, introduced the program to the university more than a year ago.
“They gave me a heads-up on the program, so I applied and we were accepted,” Ryan-Downing said.
A big factor in WKU’s acceptance was the strong sustainability program that already exists at the university, Ryan-Downing said.
Specifically, PowerSave Campus must save 40,000-kilowatt hours of energy on campus. To help meet their goal, the Office of Sustainability, located at 503 Regents Ave., is giving out free CFL light bulbs if students pledge to use them on campus. Compact fluorescent light bulbs can save 75 percent more energy than an incandescent light bulb.
The interns are responsible for educating students and staff by planning educational events. Recently, PowerSave held a “green” career panel, where six people spoke to a group about how sustainability relates to their jobs and helped students recognize the connection within their own majors.
Georgetown senior Mary Boothe is an English and advertising major and is an intern with PowerSave. Boothe works to raise awareness for the group’s initiatives.
“My goal is to expand,” she said. “I want to let people know what (PowerSave Campus) is and how they can get engaged.”
The interns write a monthly newsletter called The Live Circuit with information on how to conserve energy.
The August issue addressed the amount of energy it takes to produce bottled water. PowerSave team leader Ashley McCloughan said the process requires between 5.6 and 10.2 million joules of energy per liter, which is enough energy to power a 60-watt light bulb for 1-2 days. McCloughan encouraged students to get reusable bottles and “kick the habit of buying plastic water bottles.”
Boothe described how WKU is already on its way to being a “green” campus.
“There are energy-efficient light bulbs in every building, we use natural gas instead of coal, and there are solar sheets at the Preston Center to heat the pool,” she said. “I’m excited what (PowerSave Campus) has brought to campus.”
Based in California, the organization has expanded across the country. The group, which the Alliance to Save Energy and Tennessee Valley Authority funds, now has roots at six universities, including WKU.
The program, which is run by four interns and a program coordinator, focuses on spreading awareness of saving energy on campus and the community.
WKU Sustainability coordinator and PowerSave Campus coordinator Christian Ryan-Downing, who also works with the Tennessee Valley Authority, introduced the program to the university more than a year ago.
“They gave me a heads-up on the program, so I applied and we were accepted,” Ryan-Downing said.
A big factor in WKU’s acceptance was the strong sustainability program that already exists at the university, Ryan-Downing said.
Specifically, PowerSave Campus must save 40,000-kilowatt hours of energy on campus. To help meet their goal, the Office of Sustainability, located at 503 Regents Ave., is giving out free CFL light bulbs if students pledge to use them on campus. Compact fluorescent light bulbs can save 75 percent more energy than an incandescent light bulb.
The interns are responsible for educating students and staff by planning educational events. Recently, PowerSave held a “green” career panel, where six people spoke to a group about how sustainability relates to their jobs and helped students recognize the connection within their own majors.
Georgetown senior Mary Boothe is an English and advertising major and is an intern with PowerSave. Boothe works to raise awareness for the group’s initiatives.
“My goal is to expand,” she said. “I want to let people know what (PowerSave Campus) is and how they can get engaged.”
The interns write a monthly newsletter called The Live Circuit with information on how to conserve energy.
The August issue addressed the amount of energy it takes to produce bottled water. PowerSave team leader Ashley McCloughan said the process requires between 5.6 and 10.2 million joules of energy per liter, which is enough energy to power a 60-watt light bulb for 1-2 days. McCloughan encouraged students to get reusable bottles and “kick the habit of buying plastic water bottles.”
Boothe described how WKU is already on its way to being a “green” campus.
“There are energy-efficient light bulbs in every building, we use natural gas instead of coal, and there are solar sheets at the Preston Center to heat the pool,” she said. “I’m excited what (PowerSave Campus) has brought to campus.”
2012年10月17日 星期三
International Experts and Local Stars
A host of new speakers have added their name to the notable line-up of experts and thought-leaders confirmed to present at the Middle East Smart Lighting and Energy Summit being held on 5-6 November 2012 at the Rocco Forte Hotel, Abu Dhabi.
Recent announcements include international talent Margaret Maile Petty of Victoria University in New Zealand, Paul Brown - Australian leader in sustainable building and street lighting management, and London-based Arfon Davies - Associate Director at Arup Lighting. This will accompany a number of distinguished local guests including George Kenich of ALDAR Properties, DPA Lighting Director Barry Hannaford, and Christopher Brown -Vice President at HOK.
The latest announcement of high-profile speakers comes just weeks before the event kicks off and will secure the Summit as the region's leading lighting event of 2012. Over 200 senior level decision-makers from architecture, lighting design, development and construction firms around the Middle East, together with municipalities from the region, will converge at the event to discover the challenges, prospects and cutting-edge technologies in smart lighting from a range of lighting technology, architecture and project management specialists.
The event, being held under the patronage of the Municipality of Abu Dhabi City and supported by Diamond Sponsor Samsung, intends to create a platform for delegates to learn from and connect with leaders driving the evolution of energy efficient lighting systems throughout the Middle East and the rest of the world.
Hearing the stories of lighting strategies that have been implemented internationally will be of particular importance for executives and government officials preparing to roll out Abu Dhabi City's Sustainable Public Lighting Strategy and other intelligent lighting initiatives planned for the Middle East.
Paul Brown, Managing Director of Ironbark Sustainability and key international speaker is one of Australia's leading advocates in sustainable building and street lighting management, having been involved in the planning and delivery of 30 Australian local government projects and assessing of more than 50 LED (light-emitting diode) products in the past two years. Ironbark Sustainability is the first port of call for LED manufacturers wanting to enter the Australian market, and Brown will be educating delegates on his Australian experiences in street lighting efficiency projects, best practice approaches and their application in the Middle East.
Joining Paul Brown from 'Down Under' is Margaret Maile Petty, Deputy Head of The School of Design at Victoria University in Wellington, New Zealand. In recent years the Middle East has experienced unprecedented growth, with governments and the private sector embracing the importance of lighting design, integrating it into iconic projects throughout the region and paying particular attention to the impact of developments on the environment.
Originating from the USA, Petty has had extensive experience in lighting design working previously at the famous Parsons - The New School for Architecture in New York and was the Coordinator for the USA Division of the Professional Lighting Design Association (PLDA). Also speaking on lighting architecture and design will be Wael Al Awar - Principal Architect and Founding Partner of Ibda Design, Arfon Davies of Arup Lighting, Barry Hannaford - Director at DPA Lighting and Christopher Brown - Vice President at HOK.
Recent announcements include international talent Margaret Maile Petty of Victoria University in New Zealand, Paul Brown - Australian leader in sustainable building and street lighting management, and London-based Arfon Davies - Associate Director at Arup Lighting. This will accompany a number of distinguished local guests including George Kenich of ALDAR Properties, DPA Lighting Director Barry Hannaford, and Christopher Brown -Vice President at HOK.
The latest announcement of high-profile speakers comes just weeks before the event kicks off and will secure the Summit as the region's leading lighting event of 2012. Over 200 senior level decision-makers from architecture, lighting design, development and construction firms around the Middle East, together with municipalities from the region, will converge at the event to discover the challenges, prospects and cutting-edge technologies in smart lighting from a range of lighting technology, architecture and project management specialists.
The event, being held under the patronage of the Municipality of Abu Dhabi City and supported by Diamond Sponsor Samsung, intends to create a platform for delegates to learn from and connect with leaders driving the evolution of energy efficient lighting systems throughout the Middle East and the rest of the world.
Hearing the stories of lighting strategies that have been implemented internationally will be of particular importance for executives and government officials preparing to roll out Abu Dhabi City's Sustainable Public Lighting Strategy and other intelligent lighting initiatives planned for the Middle East.
Paul Brown, Managing Director of Ironbark Sustainability and key international speaker is one of Australia's leading advocates in sustainable building and street lighting management, having been involved in the planning and delivery of 30 Australian local government projects and assessing of more than 50 LED (light-emitting diode) products in the past two years. Ironbark Sustainability is the first port of call for LED manufacturers wanting to enter the Australian market, and Brown will be educating delegates on his Australian experiences in street lighting efficiency projects, best practice approaches and their application in the Middle East.
Joining Paul Brown from 'Down Under' is Margaret Maile Petty, Deputy Head of The School of Design at Victoria University in Wellington, New Zealand. In recent years the Middle East has experienced unprecedented growth, with governments and the private sector embracing the importance of lighting design, integrating it into iconic projects throughout the region and paying particular attention to the impact of developments on the environment.
Originating from the USA, Petty has had extensive experience in lighting design working previously at the famous Parsons - The New School for Architecture in New York and was the Coordinator for the USA Division of the Professional Lighting Design Association (PLDA). Also speaking on lighting architecture and design will be Wael Al Awar - Principal Architect and Founding Partner of Ibda Design, Arfon Davies of Arup Lighting, Barry Hannaford - Director at DPA Lighting and Christopher Brown - Vice President at HOK.
2012年10月15日 星期一
Toronto teens tour Hamilton in the dark
Most tourists visit in the daytime — when the sun’s up and stores and restaurants are still open.
But 16-year-old Kathy Vuu and a handful of Toronto teens came to Hamilton for a “nightwalk” this weekend, touring the downtown streets late Saturday night, by the light of the street lamps.
“I thought it would be all like farmland,” she laughed of her previous impression of the city. The group stayed two nights at the Hamilton Guesthouse on Mary Street downtown.
The walk — dreamt up by Toronto artist Darren O’Donnell, part of arts group Mammalian Diving Reflex (MDR) — gives the youth group a glimpse at cityscapes they might not otherwise visit.
As well, “it creates an experience for the adults and teens to meet and interact when they might not otherwise. It breaks down certain barriers,” said Annie Wong, youth wing director for MDR.
A number of Hamilton organizations teamed up to show off local youth skills this weekend, with a graffiti workshop and break dancing demonstration at Beasley Park Sunday afternoon.
Hamilton Artists Inc. programming director Irene Loughlin hoped the graffiti session would shed some light on the artistic side of “tagging”.
She works with teens that have been in trouble with police for vandalizing but has faith they would thrive if more public spaces were available for the art form.
“They need a place to do it legally…I think, personally, it’s good to support these guys and provide them the right environment for their (art),” Loughlin said.
This was the Inc.’s first graffiti workshop, but she is hoping to see more events like it as more public space pops up.
The break dancing event was a chance for NGen (New Generation) members to show off the repertoire of moves they’ve built up at free weekly lessons at the downtown youth centre (what used to be SISO’s Globe youth centre).
While this was a one-weekend-only project, the weekly break dancing classes at NGen are an invaluable opportunity for Hamilton youth, participants said. Teens come from all across the city for the free weekly classes.
“Yes, things like homework clubs, there are obvious benefits to that, but with stress of school and even everyday life it’s nice to have stuff like this, to have fun and to do something new,” said NGen member and beginner breaker Miquel Baxter, 19.
“I think there’s different ways of expressing feelings.”
A grant-funded photo exhibit of the teens’ night walk will be displayed in November at Hamilton Artists’ Inc., at James Street North and Cannon Street East.
But 16-year-old Kathy Vuu and a handful of Toronto teens came to Hamilton for a “nightwalk” this weekend, touring the downtown streets late Saturday night, by the light of the street lamps.
“I thought it would be all like farmland,” she laughed of her previous impression of the city. The group stayed two nights at the Hamilton Guesthouse on Mary Street downtown.
The walk — dreamt up by Toronto artist Darren O’Donnell, part of arts group Mammalian Diving Reflex (MDR) — gives the youth group a glimpse at cityscapes they might not otherwise visit.
As well, “it creates an experience for the adults and teens to meet and interact when they might not otherwise. It breaks down certain barriers,” said Annie Wong, youth wing director for MDR.
A number of Hamilton organizations teamed up to show off local youth skills this weekend, with a graffiti workshop and break dancing demonstration at Beasley Park Sunday afternoon.
Hamilton Artists Inc. programming director Irene Loughlin hoped the graffiti session would shed some light on the artistic side of “tagging”.
She works with teens that have been in trouble with police for vandalizing but has faith they would thrive if more public spaces were available for the art form.
“They need a place to do it legally…I think, personally, it’s good to support these guys and provide them the right environment for their (art),” Loughlin said.
This was the Inc.’s first graffiti workshop, but she is hoping to see more events like it as more public space pops up.
The break dancing event was a chance for NGen (New Generation) members to show off the repertoire of moves they’ve built up at free weekly lessons at the downtown youth centre (what used to be SISO’s Globe youth centre).
While this was a one-weekend-only project, the weekly break dancing classes at NGen are an invaluable opportunity for Hamilton youth, participants said. Teens come from all across the city for the free weekly classes.
“Yes, things like homework clubs, there are obvious benefits to that, but with stress of school and even everyday life it’s nice to have stuff like this, to have fun and to do something new,” said NGen member and beginner breaker Miquel Baxter, 19.
“I think there’s different ways of expressing feelings.”
A grant-funded photo exhibit of the teens’ night walk will be displayed in November at Hamilton Artists’ Inc., at James Street North and Cannon Street East.
2012年10月11日 星期四
Cutting-edge lighting from French designer Patrice Renaudot
I'm in the Faubourg Design showroom in Dubai, looking at Alysse, a series of slimline, transparent acrylic panels that have been delicately slotted together and infused with LED lights to create a stunning pendant lamp. Alysse is the brainchild of French designer Patrice Renaudot, whose Paris-based company Noegh specialises in unusual lighting and light-inspired furniture products.
The artistry of Renaudot's products can perhaps be attributed to his multifaceted academic background. The son of scientists, his first degree was in quality and production engineering; his second was in fashion design, which he studied at ESMOD in Paris. "This is an interesting background for industrial design," he admits.
While the engineering training means that Renaudot is well versed in key processes such as thermoforming, rotation moulding, metal spinning and CNC machining, and can thus oversee and manage the complete development of his lighting products, the fashion degree was also vitally important, he says.
"When you know how to create a complete and coherent collection, you can then translate your knowledge to other areas of design. It is easier for you to do this as your background is rich and widened in scope. Time is also important in fashion design. You have to follow a precise schedule, from the early stages of creation to the moment when the clothes are delivered to the stores."
Noegh was launched soon after Renaudot graduated from ESMOD and was born out of a specific interest in the potential of LED lighting. "When I started working on my own products, I wanted to create a collection of lighting and lighting furniture that would be very different to what was, and still is, available on the market," he says.
"Most lighting furniture is made of white opalescent shapes - squares, aower pots etc - with an LED light source inside. I wanted to use clear materials like glass and acrylic to design my furniture and I had to and a way to hide the LED components so that just the light beams would be visible inside the furniture, like abre optic sparkles. This work has led to a 6mm thick LED panel, where the light pattern is a regular matrix. This panel is then used as part of wall lights or furniture like bedside tables or coffee tables," he explains.
The first product that Renaudot created under the Noegh brand was Kioob, a transparent "mood lighting table" that was designed to be placed next to a sofa or a bed. However, Renaudot quickly learnt that his unusual creations were open to interpretation.
"Some people managing nightclubs or restaurants saw it as a stool. So I realised that people won't necessarily see my night table the same way I designed it. I cannot make people think it is a table or use it as a table. So, as a designer I have to ask myself whether it is strong enough to be used as a stool."
With Kioob, Renaudot adopted the straight lines, matrices, rectangles, cubes and squares that would become the hallmarks of his work. However, he realised that this lent his products a decidedly masculine feel, which he now tries to counteract by experimenting with pattern and volume. For Alysse, for example, he consciously tried to create a more feminine aesthetic by arranging his geometric panels in the shape of a four-petalled flower.
The artistry of Renaudot's products can perhaps be attributed to his multifaceted academic background. The son of scientists, his first degree was in quality and production engineering; his second was in fashion design, which he studied at ESMOD in Paris. "This is an interesting background for industrial design," he admits.
While the engineering training means that Renaudot is well versed in key processes such as thermoforming, rotation moulding, metal spinning and CNC machining, and can thus oversee and manage the complete development of his lighting products, the fashion degree was also vitally important, he says.
"When you know how to create a complete and coherent collection, you can then translate your knowledge to other areas of design. It is easier for you to do this as your background is rich and widened in scope. Time is also important in fashion design. You have to follow a precise schedule, from the early stages of creation to the moment when the clothes are delivered to the stores."
Noegh was launched soon after Renaudot graduated from ESMOD and was born out of a specific interest in the potential of LED lighting. "When I started working on my own products, I wanted to create a collection of lighting and lighting furniture that would be very different to what was, and still is, available on the market," he says.
"Most lighting furniture is made of white opalescent shapes - squares, aower pots etc - with an LED light source inside. I wanted to use clear materials like glass and acrylic to design my furniture and I had to and a way to hide the LED components so that just the light beams would be visible inside the furniture, like abre optic sparkles. This work has led to a 6mm thick LED panel, where the light pattern is a regular matrix. This panel is then used as part of wall lights or furniture like bedside tables or coffee tables," he explains.
The first product that Renaudot created under the Noegh brand was Kioob, a transparent "mood lighting table" that was designed to be placed next to a sofa or a bed. However, Renaudot quickly learnt that his unusual creations were open to interpretation.
"Some people managing nightclubs or restaurants saw it as a stool. So I realised that people won't necessarily see my night table the same way I designed it. I cannot make people think it is a table or use it as a table. So, as a designer I have to ask myself whether it is strong enough to be used as a stool."
With Kioob, Renaudot adopted the straight lines, matrices, rectangles, cubes and squares that would become the hallmarks of his work. However, he realised that this lent his products a decidedly masculine feel, which he now tries to counteract by experimenting with pattern and volume. For Alysse, for example, he consciously tried to create a more feminine aesthetic by arranging his geometric panels in the shape of a four-petalled flower.
2012年10月8日 星期一
Works Update For A164 Humber Bridge To Beverley Route Improvement Scheme
Construction of the A164 Humber Bridge to Beverley Route Improvement Scheme continue to progress swiftly in the Cottingham/Willerby area, at Skidby and along the A164 towards Beverley.
Pipe work, forming part of the scheme's drainage system, is now substantially completed in the vicinity of Willerby (Ketch) roundabout and between the Willerby and sports centre roundabouts. Gully pots have been installed, kerbing works have commenced and excavation for the new footpath towards Willerby have also taken place. In addition, electricity, gas and telecommunication cable diversions have taken place at Willerby (Ketch) roundabout.
Street lighting columns have been installed along the new footpath/cycleway link between Castle Hill Road and Eppleworth Road, which is nearing completion, and drainage works are ongoing along the Eppleworth embankment to the north of Castle Hill roundabout.
At Skidby, the installation of pipe work, forming part of the scheme's drainage system, and the laying of foundations for gabion baskets has taken place. To the north of Skidby construction of the new footpath/cycleway link has started. Night work has been taking place at Skidby roundabout for the installation of service ducts crossing the road.
During the coming month at Willerby (Ketch) roundabout, excavation and stoning works will take place to form the enlarged roundabout in preparation for kerbing works. New lighting columns will be erected and feeder pillars installed and the new footpath link towards Willerby will be stoned and kerbed.
Between the Willerby (Ketch) roundabout and Castle Hill roundabout, kerbing will be installed and stone trimmed in advance of surfacing works. Between the sports centre and Castle Hill roundabouts, power and telecommunications cables will be diverted and to the north of Castle Hill roundabout drainage works will continue.
Drainage works will also continue at Skidby roundabout and gabion baskets will be installed in advance of excavation and stoning for the road construction and kerbing. Night work will continue for the installation of duct and drainage road crossings. Construction of the new footpath/cycleway will continue towards Beverley.
Carriageway re-surfacing works are due to take place over night along the A164, between West Ella road overbridge and Swanland roundabout, during week commencing Monday, 8 October.
The council will maintain one lane of traffic in each direction through the works during the day to reduce the impact on road users, with temporary traffic signal use restricted to off-peak periods and night working.
Pipe work, forming part of the scheme's drainage system, is now substantially completed in the vicinity of Willerby (Ketch) roundabout and between the Willerby and sports centre roundabouts. Gully pots have been installed, kerbing works have commenced and excavation for the new footpath towards Willerby have also taken place. In addition, electricity, gas and telecommunication cable diversions have taken place at Willerby (Ketch) roundabout.
Street lighting columns have been installed along the new footpath/cycleway link between Castle Hill Road and Eppleworth Road, which is nearing completion, and drainage works are ongoing along the Eppleworth embankment to the north of Castle Hill roundabout.
At Skidby, the installation of pipe work, forming part of the scheme's drainage system, and the laying of foundations for gabion baskets has taken place. To the north of Skidby construction of the new footpath/cycleway link has started. Night work has been taking place at Skidby roundabout for the installation of service ducts crossing the road.
During the coming month at Willerby (Ketch) roundabout, excavation and stoning works will take place to form the enlarged roundabout in preparation for kerbing works. New lighting columns will be erected and feeder pillars installed and the new footpath link towards Willerby will be stoned and kerbed.
Between the Willerby (Ketch) roundabout and Castle Hill roundabout, kerbing will be installed and stone trimmed in advance of surfacing works. Between the sports centre and Castle Hill roundabouts, power and telecommunications cables will be diverted and to the north of Castle Hill roundabout drainage works will continue.
Drainage works will also continue at Skidby roundabout and gabion baskets will be installed in advance of excavation and stoning for the road construction and kerbing. Night work will continue for the installation of duct and drainage road crossings. Construction of the new footpath/cycleway will continue towards Beverley.
Carriageway re-surfacing works are due to take place over night along the A164, between West Ella road overbridge and Swanland roundabout, during week commencing Monday, 8 October.
The council will maintain one lane of traffic in each direction through the works during the day to reduce the impact on road users, with temporary traffic signal use restricted to off-peak periods and night working.
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