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- A bicycle wheel that filters outdoor air pollutionCalled Rolloe, this bicycle wheel uses the riders motion to filter outdoor pollution, cleaning the air as they cycle. The bicycle wheel uses motion…
- Capturing water from the air inspired by natureThe Dutch start-up Sponsh, a spin-off company of Eindhoven University of Technology, developed a temperature-sensitive smart textile that absorbs water from the air at…
- A tower to collect potable water from the airNon-profit Warka Water designed a vertical structure made of simple materials like polyester mesh and bamboo to collect and harvest potable water from the…
- NanoStitch Extreme & AirDeveloped for medical grade compression, NanoStitch Extreme provides balance between compression and comfort and can be used for multiple applications. The lightness and breathability of the NanoStitch Air makes it the perfect fabric for first layer products.
- RepAir: Cleaning the air with a T-shirtItalian start-up Kloters developed a unisex T-shirt called RepAir, made from organic cotton, containing an insert made of air-cleaning fabric. Indoors or outdoors, we…
- New skyscraper will clean the air at the rate of 500 treesTrees and plants clean the air, but what if façades could? 570 Broome, a new condominium building in New York City designed by Builtd,…
- Terracotta cones and water make for low-tech air-conditioningWith more and more places experiencing long periods of heat, findings ways to keep buildings cool is becoming increasingly important. Electric air-conditioning can be…
- Clear-PEP and AIR-boardThe combination of a patented core production process and Design Composite's adhesive technology results in composite panels which combine lightness in weight with extremely high rigidity and unique optical features.
- Inflatable Structures Inspired by Nature: Adaptive Design with AirDesign studio WINT and Protoéditions have developed Project ARA (Adaptive Responsive Air), a forward-looking design research project that explores inflatable, air-powered structures. Inspired by…
- An air purifier powered by algaeUK-based design practice EcoLogicStudio an indoor photobioreactor capable of absorbing carbon dioxide and pollutants while oxygenating the air, powered by algae. Called AIReactor, the…
- A 3D printed car that cleans the air while drivingStudents from Eindhoven University of Technology revealed their latest car, which is made using 3D printing technology, and which cleans the air while driving.…
- ‘Carbon negative’ diamonds made from airJewellery brand Aether uses their own technology to transform carbon dioxide air pollution into diamonds. Diamond is a solid form of the element carbon…
- New photocatalytic paint harvests hydrogen fuel from the airHydrogen is one of the cleanest fuels around, turning into water when it is burned. However, common methods to harvest hydrogen are not so…
- More than hot airThe world of design is increasingly interested in lightweight materials. They’re efficient, usually cheaper by weight than traditional alternatives, and they lend themselves well…
- Cement Plants Could Combine Production With Direct Air CaptureCement production causes around five to eight per cent of global CO₂ emissions. Researchers at ETH Zurich have now explored a way to reduce…
- Wearable Textile Harvests Drinking Water From AirResearchers at The University of Texas at Austin have developed a textile that can harvest drinking water directly from the air. Integrated into a…
- Wool-Based Air Filtration: From Spacecraft Safety to Sustainable Design ApplicationsSheep’s wool, one of the oldest textile materials, is being reimagined for high-performance filtration. In collaboration with NASA, New Zealand-based company Lanaco has developed…
- Air-Purifying Textile Façade by Schüco Reduces NOx by 30%German building systems manufacturer Schüco has developed a textile façade that purifies the air by breaking down harmful nitrogen oxides (NOx). Using sunlight, the…
- Smarter Sound Shield Blocks Noise Without Blocking AirA new development in sound-silencing materials from Boston University could offer promising solutions for designers seeking quieter, healthier environments—without compromising on ventilation. Researchers from…
- A bag made of 99 per cent airDuring Paris Fashion Week, fashion brand Coperni debutied a bag made of silica aerogel made by NASA, a material that consists of 99 per…
- Pulling Drinking Water Out of Thin AirA new material being developed by scientists at Harvard University could achieve the feat of creating harvesting drinking water literally out of the air.…
- Cooling Paint that Captures Water from AirResearchers from the University of Sydney and start-up Dewpoint Innovations have developed a nanoengineered polymer coating that can both cool surfaces and extract water…
- Passive Hydrogel Panel Extracts Drinking Water from Air — Even in DesertsMIT engineers have created a compact, window-sized device that passively extracts clean drinking water from the air — even in places as dry as…
- Charilaos Mananedakis – Natural Air PurificationCharilaos Mananedakis was born on the island of Crete and grew up in the Netherlands. From a young age his father took him along…
