CSFor some time now, the Prague metro station A Můstek has been adorned with the intelligent installation METROROST featuring live plants. Behind the project are researchers from the Czech Technical University (ČVUT). And, of course, we took care of the lighting!
METROROST, a glazed, airy, and design installation with live plants, has a clear goal – to show that even the subway vestibule, in a highly busy hub like Můstek, can look good and cozy. The project of this low-maintenance installation is under the supervision of the University Center for Energy Efficient Buildings (ČVUT UCEEB) with the support of the Prague Public Transit Company. A smart system measures and regulates the indoor environment for plants, with sensors responsible for irrigation, soil moisture, and air humidity. As Spectrasol, we provided broad-spectrum (procognitive) artificial lighting, simulating sunlight.
“The goal in Metrorost was to create the most natural lighting environment possible in terms of the spectral composition of light (balanced 440-670nm) and its distribution, beneficial for both plants and people viewing them. To closely mimic natural daylight, we used panels with a large emitting surface, allowing light to come from all directions,” describes Michal Vopat, Project Manager at Spectrasol. “This is something that ordinary grow lights with concentrated power and limited, unnaturally colored spectra focused on yield cannot achieve,” he explains the uniqueness of the lights.
Daniel Jesenský, Managing Director of the company, adds: “We are pleased that under our lights mimicking natural sunlight, not only people but also plants thrive.” He adds that the team is very happy with such unique projects, especially when they are focused on ecology using modern technologies, just like in the case of Metrorost.
