Proposed at a recent public design contest for the autonomous government of Catalonia, this is a [...]]]> Buses, as part of the public transport network, provide an essential service to our communities. Bus stops are a key part of the infrastructure as they provide information and shelter. What will the bus stops of the future look like?

Proposed at a recent public design contest for the autonomous government of Catalonia, this is a fully integrated, modular concept for a bus stop employing a number of innovative materials, self-generating energy and effective communication. These bus stops are conceived for small communities and/ or rural areas providing shelter and information with a minimum of environmental impact, both in the use of materials as well as the contextual formal relation it establishes with its surroundings.

All materials employed follow strict standards as far as life cycle and environmental impact. Seating elements are made with recycled plastics, with an average lifespan of ten years, and designed to be easily disassembled. Seat supporting elements are made of composites of recycled concrete. Bus stop roof is a single VIDURSOLAR solar panel element, which generates sufficient energy to light up the structure at night.

The often grey and dark bus stops are a thing of the past. Future bus stops will be pleasant, light, well lit at night and low on energy consumption a the same time.

The industrial design project was developed by Novell-Puig Design in Barcelona and visual communication by Loop+ in Barcelona.

If you want to learn more about this project please contact Loop+ at www.loopplus.com.

VIDURSOLAR is a provider of solar solutions in Catalonia www.vidursolar.es .

This project was submitted by Loop+ in Barcelona. © 2009 all rights reserved.