Alexander Hollins wrote:
A lot of the designs on the webpage seem to have a LOT to do with how to shape the building to make best use of sunlight. My thought? LCD monitors.
As a source of light, I believe LEDs are more energy efficient than LCDs. Also, you can get them to produce only red light which is close to the optimum photosynthetically active radiation (PAR). See my book chapter 16 for details.
The other application you mention is "funneling" sunlight light. This can be done with various fiber optic cables with high efficiency. This is an increasingly popular technique with office buildings and houses.
- Jed
