actually, i was mentioning using a component of lcd monitors that not only funnels light, but distributes it very evenly. not actually using lcds or leds. natural sunlight!
On Wed, May 19, 2010 at 12:51 PM, Jed Rothwell <[email protected]> wrote: > 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 > >
