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Carbon Activated Timber Bench is designed for public areas and is made from reclaimed wood planks. It challenges the notions of weight and stability. While the volume of the wood planks appears as seemingly massive blocks, they are only loosely connected and in an unstable state. Tiny threads of carbon fibres tie the massive blocks together to give them their stability. They also reinforce the blocks to even add strength to the wood planks.
Continue readingFuture is Now is an event space in Taipei created to share ideas about sustainable living and the circular economy. The interior uses second-hand wooden pallets, cleaned and sanded for safety, as vertical planters by the windows and as movable modular seating. A large ceiling installation is made from recycled film taken from an LED screen. Construction followed a low-landfill approach, and most waste was sorted for recycling. All elements are reused or recycled after the program. The space measures 11.2 by 16 meters, with a ceiling height of 3 meters.
Continue readingBionic Photosynthetic is a curtain wall that performs artificial photosynthesis. The design imitates the roots, stems, veins and leaf tissue of plants. The veins that carry water are 3D printed inside the frame. These channels supply water for photosynthesis and remove the liquid produced afterwards. The frame holds three layers: a tempered glass cover, a middle cell frame and a lower plate. Artificial cells in the middle layer hold chloroplasts inside bio-membranes. Sunlight and carbon dioxide enter the cells, and oxygen is released to the air.
Continue readingAromatherapy and design have met to create the product Fragrance Lamp, realized in 2019. The experiment and development process was based on creating a new material that emits the natural essence of lavender flower. Therefore, here is a lighting object that, in addition to its functionality, will bring those who give it a chance, closer to nature. Lavender, its unique texture and fragrance, are found in the Fragrance Lamp which is part of the sustainable design products.
Continue readingSmart boards, made from recycled materials, help kids to improve their knowledge, motor skills and experience. The motives on the board are created by using different materials and textures to stimulate development of sensors. They have the ability to find and correct errors, offer experiences in an easy and fun way. Their creation increased awareness of pollution and healthy environment amongst kids and their creators.
Continue readingThe No Footprint Wood House is located along the southern Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Its bioclimatic design integrates with the surrounding lush tropical forests and natural habitat. The project forms part of the multi-award winning No Footprint House series. Climate-responsive building variations are based on passive design strategies. Industrial building techniques and prefabricated components are combined with locally harvested and regenerative construction materials. The project promotes integral sustainability in terms of its social, economic, environmental and spatial performance.
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