Founder Daan Roosegaard News Today : Breaking News, Live Updates & Top Stories | Vimarsana

This stunning light display could make crops more sustainable
advertisement
advertisement
When you think of twinkling lights at night, you probably imagine sparkling cityscapes rather than fields of rural farms.
advertisement
advertisement
Not so with Studio Roosegaarde’s latest project, Grow. Founder Daan Roosegaarde and his team swathed over 215,000 square feet of leek crops in undulating red, blue, and UV LED light. They activate the lights at night, giving the field the appearance of glowing creatures at the bottom of the ocean instead of a farm. The agency calls it an “homage to the beauty of agriculture,” but it also highlights the surprising science behind how light design can help plants grow. ....

Daan Roosegaard , Wageningen University , Studio Roosegaarde , Founder Daan Roosegaard ,