AC systems and fans use up to 22 percent of the world’s electricity. This generates as many CO2 emissions as all the world’s cars. Strangely enough, however, the design of the fan hasn’t changed in 100 years. That’s why Jay Harman’s design firm, PAX Scientific, has designed a … [Read more...] about The Flair: this redesigned fan uses up to 85% less energy than conventional fans
biomimicry
How termites, beetles, and frogs are inspiring self-cooling buildings
When we need the most innovative solutions for structural issues, designers often turn to nature and its creatures for inspiration. The latest example of biomimicry comes from Mick Pearce, a Zimbabwean architect, who recently designed and constructed a self-cooling building … [Read more...] about How termites, beetles, and frogs are inspiring self-cooling buildings
Inner structure of seashells inspires scientists to make shatter-proof glass
Prized for all of its amazing properties, glass has numerous practical, technological, and decorative uses. However, for all its strengths, glass is an inherently brittle material. That’s why scientists have continuously been looking for ways to improve the material by making it … [Read more...] about Inner structure of seashells inspires scientists to make shatter-proof glass
Scientists used biomimicry and bacteria to create strong biocompatible material
Although 3D printing has been a game-changer in many industries for creating new synthetic materials, scientists are also turning to nature in order to develop some of the strongest synthetic materials available. One natural substance scientists have studied as a model for … [Read more...] about Scientists used biomimicry and bacteria to create strong biocompatible material
Swedish food packaging design combines beauty and functionality of nature
Food packaging is typically made of landfill-bound materials like plastic, aluminum-lined paper or Styrofoam that outlive their content way longer than necessary. Tomorrow Machines has come up with alternative solutions whose materials, functionality and esthetics borrow from … [Read more...] about Swedish food packaging design combines beauty and functionality of nature