LED street light poles on the streets of London have been transformed into pillars of green plants to promote biodiversity and purify the air.
It is reported that this is a test carried out on Ebury Street in Belgravia, London. The test plan is for six light poles on the street. The LED lampposts have been transformed into pillars containing a series of vegetation, the so-called "vertical greening".
The device mounted on the LED lamppost is called the Smart Pillar and was developed by the Scotscape Group and the University of Greenwich.
It can be easily installed on existing LED street light columns without damaging them, and can recycle water and reduce waste. High water retention fabrics are used to maximize the use of water. In addition, it is equipped with a self-powered irrigation system that is powered by solar panels embedded in the design.
Grosvenor Estates, a real estate company that manages the region, said that in addition to direct environmental benefits, there is growing evidence that integrating and strengthening greening in the built environment can reduce stress, blood pressure and heart rate, while contributing to mental health and happiness. sense.
The environmental impact of the LED streetlights will be monitored by Grosvenor's London Air Quality Network and air quality monitor operated by King's College London.
