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Grassy Standing ACs

The Hisense Air Conditioner Uses Condensation for Vegetation and Purification

— February 13, 2012 — Eco
How rare it is to see an air conditioning unit that's actually aesthetically pleasing! And even more so, one that's eco-friendly. The Hisense Air Conditioner breaks many of the conventions of the domestic appliance, leading one to hope that it might be manufactured soon.

Typically treated as waste, the condensation created by this device is used to irrigate a planted panel of lush vegetation. The little vertical lawn is visible behind the transparent doors of Francois Hurtaud's concept, contributing greatly to its visual appeal. Practically too, the tiny blades of grass work to absorb carbon dioxide from the air, releasing fresh oxygen into the interior space.

Designed to be displayed proudly in any room of the house, the green Hisense Air Conditioner emits lovely mood lighting, and its digital interface can be positioned by preference.
Trend Themes
1. Eco-friendly Acs - The Hisense Air Conditioner proves that eco-friendly ACs can be both functional and visually appealing, providing a disruptive innovation opportunity for manufacturers.
2. Vegetation-purifying Technology - The use of condensation to irrigate vegetation that cleans the air inside a home presents a new trend in vegetation-purifying technology.
3. Aesthetic Domestic Appliances - Domestic appliance industry can disrupt the market by creating more aesthetically pleasing products like the Hisense Air Conditioner.
Industry Implications
1. Air Conditioning - Air conditioning manufacturers have the opportunity to create eco-friendly products that are functional and visually appealing.
2. Indoor Gardening - The indoor gardening industry can take advantage of the trend in vegetation-purifying technology and create products that improve air quality in homes.
3. Domestic Appliances - The domestic appliances industry has a disruptive innovation opportunity to create more aesthetically pleasing products like the Hisense Air Conditioner.
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