Ap Verheggen

The SunGlacier sculpture essentially finds its origins in the shape of a leaf. I chose this shape because a leaf is the very icon for the transformation of components — powered by the sun: photosynthesis. The SunGlacier leaf sculpture is designed for optimal strength in its asymmetrical aspects. Coincidence or not?  I didn’t even realize […]

My in-progress sculpture series, Urban Chameleons, features white animal-like sculptures on white walls, stuck like tree frogs on high surfaces. These Urban Chameleons found their inspiration on a trip to the jungles of Costa Rica. You sometimes need to look very closely to see the beauty of nature, because many animals are well camouflaged. During this trip I

Ap and Christo There are other people on this planet who dare to think about The Impossible. I had the pleasure of meeting one of my favorite such people last weekend, the artist Christo, and discussing with his team the challenges and possibilities of large, innovative art projects. Christo’s “Big Air Package” was unveiled in Oberhausen, Germany, last

 Photo by Matt Luna Here in the Netherlands, we are still a long way from the Middle East desert in terms of climate and distance, but this week has seen some record high temperatures. The first week of March normally averages a high of 7 Celsius, or about 46 F, but reports last Tuesday

It was an honor to meet Ghunaim S. Alghunaim and Thani S. Al Anizi from Saudi Arabia during meetings and presentations this week to demonstrate more about project SunGlacier. I realized that if you actually live in a country covered with deserts, it is even harder to believe in making a glacier in that landscape – to believe in the impossible –  especially if you experience the world’s most extreme conditions

It was encouraging to take part in discussions this week on how solar energy technology can evolve to remain a relevant energy solution for the future.  The International Trade Fair for Solar Energy in the Benelux held in Ghent, Belgium, provided a welcome opportunity for professionals active in solar technology to come together to make

We had an excellent meeting at the University of Technology Eindhoven. SunGlacier touches the borders of science, and even a renowned expert like prof. Elphi Nelissen MSc (Dean Prof. of Building Sustainability) was enthusiastic by our ideas how to make it work.