Organizers of the Lawrence Creates Makerspace, 512 E. Ninth Street, say that the recently installed solar awnings on the east side of the building have generated enough power to reduce their monthy utility bill by 20. Nick Krug/Journal-World Photo
Lawrence Creates Makerspace, 512 E. 9th St., will be combining art with science at “Art Under the Awning” at the building during Final Friday this week in celebration of its new solar power awning.
Visitors can expect to see an LED light show flash against the building, bringing attention to the solar panel awning. Inside, Makerspace members will be showing their artwork and innovations to the public.
“Makerspace attracts the most creative people,” Makerspace director Eric Kirkendall said.
The awning is made up of high-density silica and a solar photovoltaic sensor, said David Thiel, office manager of Good Energy Solutions…
