DESIGN NAME: Orre
PRIMARY FUNCTION: Modular Composter
INSPIRATION: Zero waste is a lifestyle, according to which a person tries to generate as little waste as possible, thus not polluting the environment.
It is estimated that in a household the material is suitable for composting constitutes more than 40% of all waste. Keeping compost one of the pillars of ecological life. It will develop less waste and produce valuable fertilizer for organic plants.
In the world, 1.3 billion tons of food is landed on landfills every year - that's 1/3 of the total production.
UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The project was created for everyday use in small habitations and it aims to change habits and popularize composting. Thanks to modularity, it takes up little space and allows you to process a large amount of waste. A Built-in fan, which pushes the air inside, guarantees good oxygenation of the compost (it is important that the correct processes take place), and the carbon filter protects against an odour. In addition, the design is distinguished by an elegant form.
OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION: The stand is equipped with a turbine driven by a small electric motor, which forces air into the composter, thus ensuring good oxygenation of the compost. The stand also has a reservoir for the liquid generated in the composting process. The containers for compost combine modularly. There are also equipped with handles. The bottom of the container is covered with holes, which increases air circulation. A cylindrical „chimney” runs through the centre, which is used to aerate the compost.
PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION: The project started in December 2018 in Katowice
FITS BEST INTO CATEGORY: Home Appliances Design
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PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY: The design process began with a few weeks of gathering information, interviewing, familiarization with professional literature and experiments with composting methods. The next stage was to make conceptual sketches and models. The presented model is computer visualization.
The body is made of aluminium. The surface is dull. Carbon filters are hidden in the double walls and cover. The stand is covered with an expanded cork.
SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES: Low stand
400 mm x 400 mm x 120 mm
High stand
400 mm x 400 mm x 350 mm
Modular container
400 mm x 400 mm x 176 mm
Cover
400 mm x 400 mm x 40 mm
Set (low base, container, cover)
400 mm x 400 mm x 315 mm
TAGS: composter, kitchen, modular, ecology, zero waste, interior, slow food
RESEARCH ABSTRACT: -
CHALLENGE: -
ADDED DATE: 2019-02-28 01:43:06
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IMAGE CREDITS: Adam Szczyrba, 2018.
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