Sustainable air purifier with biodegradable filters

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This project focuses on designing a sustainable air purifier to address urban air pollution, replacing non-recyclable HEPA filters with eco-friendly alternatives.

Main goal

Developed with Weitzer Wood Solutions, this sustainable air purifier uses natural materials and filters, working without electricity. Inspired by termite mounds, it features a tunnel system for efficient air exchange.

Achievements

In this project, I studied future mega-trends using the German Zukunftsinstitut's Trend Map, advanced my Rhino 3D and Grasshopper skills, and improved my sketching abilities.

Personal gains

Inspired by termite mounds, I designed a system for air exchange without electricity, using natural tunnel systems for sustainability and efficiency.

Inspiration

In collaboration with Weitzer Wood Solutions, I explored future wood applications for 2030, focusing on trends like New Work, Ecology, Health, and Urbanism. This led to addressing rising air pollution with a sustainable design solution.

Research

Form Finding

The design, inspired by termite mounds, features a tall, cone-like shape for optimal airflow and a sleek, Scandinavian aesthetic to fit European households.

Filter Layers

Made with pine wood for healing effects and regional aspects, the purifier uses a tunnel system inspired by termite mounds to clean air through moss, wood wool, and natural nanofiber filters.

Protection

To protect the moss layer from direct sunlight, a ceramic component was seamlessly integrated, providing shade to increase the life span of the moss filter and keeping it from dehydrating.

I used Rhino 3D and Grasshopper to design the Voronoi-style perforation for the ceramic moss filter protection, enhancing my software skills.

3D Modelling

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