Studiomobile, an Italian architectural firm, have been working during the last couple of years in the United Arab Emirates and their most recent development is the concept seawater vertical farm. Their design, the Seawater Vertical farm utilizes seawater to keep cool and moisten greenhouses and to transform enough humidity back in to water to irrigate the plants. This project would be very much helpful where the supply of fresh water is limited and not much local cultivations are taking part. This project is very expensive but has been considered feasible because of the urban transport problem and the high soil value.
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Fireplace is a breakthrough in indoor ambience without any need for chimney gas line or professional installation. BIO-KAMIN is an ethanol fireplace that brings together form and function to create a smokeless and ventless fireplace that can be easily matched with your interior design. Martin Zampach has designed it with removable water air humidifier. The best part about ethanol is that it is safe and clean burning fuel. BIO-KAMIN is composed of 4 metal parts that can be separated. Overall, it is a clean and attractive design. So, light it up and enjoy.
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The innovative conceptual product by Laura Sink of The Art Institute of Pittsburg is an interesting one. Natura Levo, is a small, vertical-axis wind turbine whose primary purpose is to catch wind from any direction. The beautifully shaped stationary shape is the center axis for the design, which can be mounted to any existing structure like a telephone pole or even the usual backyard and once mounted the device, is used to catch wind. It’s a nice and simple way to make us aware of the need to coexist within the natural surrounding. So it is a nice, sleek and practical educational tool for today’s generation.
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