Client:

BUGA 23 / LandArt Generator Mannheim, Germany

Type:

Energy Production and harvesting landscape.

Description:

in TIME?

Title: “in TIME? Public Art Proposal: A Sustainable Future Addressing Climate Change Urgency”

Introduction: Climate change is a daunting and alarming process, often unseen to most. This public art proposal, “in TIME?”, aims to raise awareness about the urgency of the current climate crisis while hinting at a metabolic and circular future.

Description: “in TIME?” is a captivating public art installation in Mannheim, featuring seven pie-shaped public spaces, representing each day of the week. Within these pies are twenty-four glowing columns, symbolizing the hours of the day and marking time to emphasize the urgency of acting against climate change.

Design: The design of each pie is carefully composed, considering local parameters and existing street compositions. The ground encourages play and creativity, accommodating public interventions. The “hour-columns” within the cluster are globally responsive to local conditions and are designed with parametric elements like light cones, solar fins, horticulture pods, vertical gardens, and energy reservoirs.

Energy Generation: This installation generates approximately 1077.6 MWh of energy annually, utilizing Multi-Junction Solar Cells with a theoretical conversion efficiency of 86.8% (assumed to be 42.5% for realistic scenarios). About 67% of the produced energy is directed to the city grid, supporting nearly 200 households, while 43% powers the proposal itself.

Sustainable Goals: “in TIME?” aligns with Sustainable Development Goal 13, urging urgent action to combat climate change. It also reflects upon Goal 3, promoting healthy lives; Goal 7, ensuring sustainable and modern energy for all; and Goal 12, fostering sustainable consumption and production patterns.

Conclusion: With its captivating design and sustainable energy generation, “in TIME?” serves as a powerful reminder of the need to address climate change urgently. It stands as a beacon of hope and commitment towards a sustainable future for Mannheim and beyond.