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- A central gathering point
- A Source and connection accessible to the entire community
- A Realization that supports the vitality of social exchange
- A viable alternative to the use of other fuels (gasoline, wood, etc.).
- An economical design with regard to materials and components
(3R), that is also aesthetically and culturally meaningful
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ublic lighting has various purposes and meanings for different cultures and societies.

In the ancient time, public lighting was a bonfire. Bonfire is a centerpiece for a


& as well as a vehicle for ceremonies, rituals and event.
As the society grew larger and the territory extended to great distances, public lighting
became a beacon. Signal fire is the means for 

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settlements and a lighthouse is the instrument for as a guiding the sailors traveling the
dark oceans.

In modern towns and cities, public lighting is one of the key elements of urban
infrastructure. The advancement of technology and the development of urban
environment made possible the birth of street lights. Nowadays, public lighting is an
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- The embedded camera detects the distance and density of the people around
- As the distance and number of people increases, the light becomes brighter
- When the density and proximity of people reach a certain point, the center of the light
comes down to the ground level creating a ͚bonfire͛ for the gathering space
- When there are not a lot of people nearby, the center of the light goes up acting more
like a light pole(beacon, guide)
- More people more light, less people less light

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- „rowdsensing: The public awareness data(keyword search) regarding ͚safety͛ is collected
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- When the awareness heightens the light becomes brighter and/or change red.

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- When you feel unsafe walking the street alone you can text message to the lighting to
brighten up the street
- The proposed lighting can become a customized lighting for a special event or ceremony
 A gathering space for events
A beacon for communication
And an infrastructure for public safety




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