Lighthouse (TIL - Temporary Lighthouse)

TAO Technologies GmbH has developed and built a new, energy-independent building in particular pyramid design for temporary use.

The "Lighthouse" is:

  • Mobile
  • Inflatable
  • quickly built up
  • energy self-sufficient

Designed and built as landmark in the form of a 4-sided pyramid with a usable space of approximately 25 to 60 m². The supporting structure consists of four pneumatic tubes so that the entire system can be transported in a cargo container.

The Lighthouse is used:

  • as a quick-install operating tent
  • as an illuminated eye-catcher on trade fairs and exhibitions
  • as basis for presentations and PR events (Automotive)
  • as a periodic shelter for tropical plants in the winter

The newly developed translucent building must fulfill the conditions for air conditioning and illumination. The inside temperature of the building is 22°C and the outside temperatures may vary between -25°C and +40°C. In this case the contradiction between translucency and high isolation had to be solved.

The "Lighthouse" got its name because it is:

  • Light - in construction and design
  • A "Lighthouse" – you can see it from long distances
  • A source of light - bringing back the light to the eyes while used as a tent for eye surgery in India or for “Doctors Without Borders” worldwide.

The project is implemented in partnership with the ITV (Institute of Textile Technology and Process Engineering at the German Institute for Textile and Fiber Research) in Denkendorf.

Lighthouse

Lighthouse

Lighthouse

Lighthouse

Lighthouse

Lighthouse