The LuminAID lantern is designed to address dependence on kerosene lamps in the developing world and its extremely lightweight and easy to transport inflatable design is also targeted at use in disaster relief situations, plus it makes a very handy addition to your camping kit. LuminAID is fully charged after 4-6 hours in sunlight makes and is reportedly good for up to four hours of lighting at 35...
The Microbial Home project is part of the Philips Design Probes program, which explores far future lifestyle scenarios based on research in a wide range of areas. The Microbial Home Design Probe consists of a domestic ecosystem that challenges conventional design, it's a proposal for an integrated cyclical ecosystem where each function's output is another's input. (more...)
Green wheels on a simulator, which converts the kinetic energy produced by the human body into electricity. Several machines are connected to a central storage unit of energy, where electricity can be supplemented with road lighting and traffic lights. Designer Nadim Inaty imagines that the device can be placed in public places, and allow users to donate a portion of its running time in exchange f...
It works by visualizing the electromagnetic fields as pulses on its display and thus allows the discovery of power usage that would otherwise remain hidden to consumers. Eco-pulse is a concept that aims to cultivate the habits of green consumers in their daily lives. When appliances are in standby mode, Eco-pulse also enables the detection of vampire power that is being wasted. (more...)
In addition to making your chores a little easier, the streamlined conical contraption uses so little water that it does the Earth a favor as well. Its appeal is in the absolute effortless operation which does not require any spraying, soaking, scrubbing or washing. Its success is in its exploitation of steam and UV sterilizing technologies to annihilate all types of dirt, scum and stains on every...
A significant part of worldwide pollution comprises of indoor pollution created by myriad detrimental elements such as radons, molds (including other allergens), volatile organic components and even asbestos fibers. This device constitutes an organic foliage shaped system integrated with an air conditioning and cleaning device. With the help of solar power generated from sunlight, the ‘foliage o...
‘Go’ by Rizki Tarisa is an all-in-one chair that has a desktop, lounge chair, workstation and an exercise machine all in one. Imagine sitting comfortably talking to your friends on MSN, sipping coffee and exercising at once—it’s multi-tasking to a whole new level, I tell you. It can even access the Internet! The only catch is that you have to bike for the energy. (more...)
IDAPT i1 Eco is a universal charger designed to be extra Eco-friendly, featuring an "auto-off" function that powers down the device automatically when it's not in use or charging is finished. It is made of recycled materials, meets Energy Star standards and includes no chemical painting to make future recycling easier. It features both a USB charge port as well as the replaceable "tip" connector t...
Concept system designed to harvest solar and tidal energy. The WSG or Wave and Solar Energy Generator is the brainchild of Korean designers Seung Woo Jung, Jung Seung Woo, Kim Hyun Jun and Kim Min Jung, who believe that the answer to green energy lies in ocean tides and sunshine. The concept system has been devised to generate renewable electrical energy from ocean tides, waves and sunshine dur...
Industrial designer Matthew Smith is working to reduce our dependence on non-renewable forms of energy to power our electronic gear. Since these gadgets are a part of mostly everybody’s life, the total electricity required to keep them ticking is substantial. Matthew is providing solutions by designing gadgets that can be powered by renewable forms of energy, such as kinetic energy. (mor...
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