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ADIT KAUSHIK

A self sustained air purifying bus stop

In nature, every action leads to a CONSTRUCTIVE reaction

Nature is designed to sustain herself through this cyclic process

We wanted to explore the energy flow between humans and their environment to solve problems

Where can we find an abundance of human energy?

Can we utilize this energy in public spaces?

Can we use it to solve problems commonly faced in these spaces?

BUS STOPS

Bus stops are a public space that is accessible to anyone where there are people throughout the day- simply waiting

This human energy can be used to solve the rising problem of air pollution

The choice of redesigning bus stops promotes the use of public transport which in turn also reduces air pollution

Brief

To design a bus stop, which utilizes free energy available around it to sustain its energy needs and purify the air

MECHANISM

FORM EVOLUTION

PROTOTYPING

MEET HOPE

Hope is a self-sustained air purifying bus stop that runs on human potential

It comes in single modular units that can be assembled easily according to the space available

HOW DOES HOPE WORK?

Pulling the handle instantly rewards you with fresh air, this makes HOPE a game-like experience

Pulling the handle winds up the main spring, which turns the gear train

The gear train rotates the shaft of the dynamo that instantly powers the dc motor

Air is sucked in through centrifugal fans which rotate for 10 minutes. The fan provides airflow for 5 minutes and purified air for the next 5 minutes

Instant directed air flow

followed by purification

of air

Easily accessible unit for cleaning and repairs

Our cities are growing at an exponential rate,

this increases the population density and the

human potential

To harness this energy, we need multiple hubs

HOPE IN CONTEXT

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SEE HOPE IN ACTION

NOTE

HOPE was created as part of the course 'Techno-Aesthetic Detailing', under the guidance of Mr. Kuntal De, which aimed at understanding the functional aspects of aesthetics in products and services.

TEAM

Adit Kaushik

Shamanth R

Shreyas Bal

If we keep existing ecosystems in mind, we can create products that live and breathe amongst us:

breaking the boundary between man made and natural.

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