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Power Flower
Can a lamp change the way you live? This elegant flower-shaped light harbors an eco-friendly secret: it monitors the overall energy usage in your household. When it senses that power consumption is low, it rewards you by blooming - its metal petals unfold attractively. If you start draining too much electricity, it closes up again. The flower lamp was created by a Swedish consortium called Static! that explores ways of using design to increase energy awareness and promote greener lifestyles.

Inventor: Static!
Availability: Not for sale
To learn more, see www.tii.se/static.
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BY ANITA HAMILTON, MARYANNE MURRAY BUECHNER, JEREMY CAPLAN, WILSON ROTHMAN AND ALICE PARK

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