Sunglider Iepenbier Ferfierssysteem by Peter Kuczia is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award yn Sulver in Ferfiersmiddel, Mobiliteit en Ferfierûntwerp Competition Category.
SulverFerfiersmiddel· 2024
Sunglider Iepenbier Ferfierssysteem
by Peter Kuczia
Client: Sunglider Ag
A' Design Award yn Sulver Winner in Ferfiersmiddel Category
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The Design
About Sunglider Iepenbier Ferfierssysteem
Sunglider is in autonoom, fotovoltaïsk oandreaun iepenbier ferfierssysteem foar stedlike gebieten. It bestiet út autonome swevende passazjiers- en frachtfertúgen en lyts autonome bussen op 'e grûn. De baan is makke fan liimlaminaat en stipet in PV-dak dat sa'n 120 prosint fan 'e enerzjy dy't nedich is foar it hiele systeem generearret. De metro wurdt kontrolearre troch keunstmjittige yntelliginsje, wat resultearre docht yn in ûnderhâldsfrije syklus fan 3 minuten. Alle fertúgen wurde 3D-printe yn mikrofabryken. Ynvestearrings- en eksploitaasjkosten wurde drastysk ferleech, wêrtroch de rit fergees is.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award yn Sulver
Sunglider Iepenbier Ferfierssysteem is in winner fan de A' Design Award yn Sulver, in bûtengewoan prestisjeuze erkenning foar topûntwerpen dy't prachtich en yndrukwekkend binne. Sulverwinners binne tige briljante en ekstreem kreative wurken dy't de treflike ekspertize, it talint en de skerpsinnigens fan har ûntwerpers yllustrearje. Fan Sunglider Iepenbier Ferfierssysteem wurdt ferwachte dat it in prachtich foarbyldwurk is, opmerklik profesjoneel en djip ynnovatyf. Dit winnende ûntwerp fan de A' Design Award yn Sulver is in tige opfallende, bewûndere útfining dy't foardiel bringt en de grinzen fan keunst, wittenskip, ûntwerp en technology ferleget. Sunglider Iepenbier Ferfierssysteem is in skepping dêr't breed oerjûn wurdt, dy't winsken wekker makket, positive gefoelens bringt en ferwûnderjen en fernuvering opwekket.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- Sunglider is an autonomous, PV fuelled public transport system for urban areas. It consists of autonomous people & cargo movers and small autonomous busses on the ground. The track is glulam constructed and carries a PV roof generating 117% of the energy required for the entire system. The Metro is controlled by AI, creating a wait-free cycle of 3 minutes. All vehicles are 3 D printed in micro-factories. Investment and operation costs are drastically are drastically reduced, making the ride free
- Dimensions & Packaging
- The project is a prototype of a linear suspended rail system suitable for use in mainly medium-sized cities - regardless of climate.
- Tags
- sustainable mobility, public transportataon, suspension metro, suspended monorail,
- Production Technology
- The Sunglider system, based on Local Motors' bus Olli, incorporates an overhead chassis derived from roller coaster tech for noise reduction. Integrated Super-Caps charge energy at stops, with over 80% of vehicles 3D printed. Digitally parametric designed and manufactured in micro-factories by humans and cobots, they also serve maintenance. The track, with a 4.5m ground clearance and a total height of 9m, includes a semitransparent photovoltaic roof. Spaced 25-30m apart, pylons support barrier-free island stations. Named »Xylo-Solar«, the track is constructed from sustainable recycled glulam, transforming urban spaces underneath.
- Design Challenge
- The challenge was to create a public transportation system that not only would be economically viable in operation and construction but also seamlessly integrate with the urban fabric of densely populated areas.
- Research
- Sunglider: AI-Controlled Urban Transport
The Sunglider, managed by AI software, operates on a seamless 3-minute cycle, adjusting availability for passenger or cargo needs. Offering a free tariff for metro citizens, it's financially sustainable through diverse revenue streams, eliminating the need for municipal subsidies. - Inspiration
- The project envisions a true zero-fare urban transport accessible to all residents. Through innovative vehicle design, 3D printing manufacturing, advanced propulsion tech, autonomous AI-driven driving, and photoelectric fuel, we aim for profitable metro operation without ticket sales. This holistic approach revolutionizes urban mobility, fostering accessibility, sustainability, and economic viability for communities.
- Project Duration
- 2022-2024, Osnabrueck, Germany and worldwide
- Operation Flow
- The Sunglider operates through AI software, ensuring vehicles run on a wait-free cycle of 3 minutes. The AI efficiently manages vehicle availability, seamlessly transitioning between passenger and cargo transport as needed.
- Team Members
- Lead Designer: Peter Kuczia, Structure Form Designer: Ewelina Gawell, Team: Mariusz Wrona, Agnieszka Wardzinska, Amr Waly, Maria Yanczuk, Jakub Kozlik, Wiktoria Gorzelewska, Aleksa Stepniewska, Piotr Banasiak, Bartek Witkowski, Oliver Kubut, Dieter Otten, Uli Hartwig, Peter Böcker, Alek Pluta, Lev Rosileht
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