Bee Barnet
Roman Radoczy
Alex Jackson
Rachael Sigley
Jimmy Iraheta
Monday 26 March 2012
Plant Storage
Rationale
POTS
Shape – symbolic of stones, and how plants grow through cracks
Colour – natural pebble colour
Size – medium sized pot which is suitable for small plants, flowers and herbs. These are the most common types of plant residents in medium to high-density housing would like
Claws – Mimic the way animals (the aardvark in particular) latch onto objects and dig their nails into trees to climb
Material – I used a plastic, but in production I would use clay. Clay is a natural material that has a beautiful texture and can be easily moulded into many shapes.
FRAME
Height – maximum height is 900mm but can be decreased if the consumer wishes. The pots can be placed anywhere on the stand due to its unique clawing system
Material – I used pine wood because it is light and is a suitable alternative to MDF
Colour – to protect the pine wood I used a decking oil, which would protect the pine from the elements. The pine wood did not need too much treatment however because most balconies are under cover
Wall mounted – During my research I found floor space was precious and makes watering plants annoying. Therefore the frame can be mounted if desired by consumer
Shelf – I have included a small shelf where one can store a small watering can or small candle perhaps
Monday 19 March 2012
Inspiration and Ideas Two
> Sucker-footed bat has suction hands that cling to non-porous surfaces
> Aardvark digs its claws into the bark to cling onto trees and obtain foot through its nose
Saturday 10 March 2012
Inspiration and Ideas ONE
> A wasps nest, the clay like material which sticks itself to any surface
> Snow Peas, small pods which share a nutrient/water system
> Cactus, multiple spikes which send water to the plant
> Snow Peas, small pods which share a nutrient/water system
> Cactus, multiple spikes which send water to the plant
An Inconvenient Truth
An Inconvenient Truth is a 2006 documentary film narrated by Al Gore and tells the story of his heart felt campaign against global warming. All industrial designers should watch this film as it warns us of the effects of excess carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. As designers, we are responsible for producing products that are environmentally friendly and ensuring they do not harm the planet in any stage of its life cycle.
The main points from this film I found most compelling are as follows:
> The most vulnerable part of the earths ecological system is the atmosphere and we ARE capable of changing its composition
> Carbon dioxide emissions, today, are above the normal variation cycle, in less than 50 years the carbon emissions will be even more catastrophic. Data has been collected dating back from 650,000 years
> The 10 hottest years on record have occurred in the last 14 years
> The ocean is also warming up, outside the natural variation and this is causing more storms and more damage to societies around the world
> Global warming unevenly redistributes flooding and drought, this can not be predicted anymore
> Ocean becomes more dense as the water evaporation increases and the water becomes saltier
> 30 new diseases in the last quarter century
> Coral reefs are bleaching and many fish species are dying off
> The sea level will rise 20 feet if the west Antarctic land shelf melts
> The US is responsible for 30% of the worlds carbon emissions
> Doing the right thing will create wealth, the misconception that you have to chose between the planet and economy is bull
> We already have the technology and scientific knowledge to effectively address this problem
Thursday 8 March 2012
Existing Plant Storage
> Multiple small singular pots kept close to windows or on the window sill
> Multi-purpose planter boxes which reduce storage space needed
> Wall gardens, small containers attached to any wall, also called vertical gardens
> Hanging plants, usually small plants with low maintenance
> Stacked or multi-level planters or pots, this trend allows for many plants and contained to one specific area
> Moveable/non-permanent planter boxes must be able to be taken down so they can be filed with fresh soil or cleaned
> In medium to high density housing, the complexes are usually rented so the plants must be taken with the resident when moving
Medium/High Density Housing
The most unsuitable places for plant storage in medium/high density housing include:
- Inside the house due to a lack of windows
- Inside the house because floor space is scarce
- On window sills, due to close proximity of fences and neighbours these act as dark holes
From my research I determined the most suitable/desired places for plant storage:
- Along timber fences
- Timber railings
- Brick walls
These not so aesthetic areas of the house would like to be improved with plant storage
- Inside the house due to a lack of windows
- Inside the house because floor space is scarce
- On window sills, due to close proximity of fences and neighbours these act as dark holes
From my research I determined the most suitable/desired places for plant storage:
- Along timber fences
- Timber railings
- Brick walls
These not so aesthetic areas of the house would like to be improved with plant storage
Wednesday 7 March 2012
Studio 2a
Plant Storage Needs:
- Consumer preferences for wall or hanging pots
- Multiple sizes for small to large plant options
- Keep plants off the floor
- Preferred areas for plants: brick walls, wood panels and railings
- Consumer preferences for wall or hanging pots
- Multiple sizes for small to large plant options
- Keep plants off the floor
- Preferred areas for plants: brick walls, wood panels and railings
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