Unless you’re a plumber, most people don’t think twice about their drains until the worse happens and the plumber is called. Yet drains are central to homes, offices, even streets if you think of sewers as oversized drains. In order for life to go on without a hitch, it’s important to take care of things as ordinary and necessary as drains.
These drainage features will inspire you to do just that.
18 Drainage Features
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Men Can No Longer Pee in Peace, Thanks to Talking Urinals!
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Horizontal-Drain Sinks
The Axolute Minimalist Sink
15
Manhole Cover Cufflinks
14
Artistic Drains
Painted Sewer Covers Show Japan's Commitment to Beauty
13
Combination Drain Plug/Clock
The Waste Watch
12
Manhole Covers as Art
Japanese Manholes
11
Directional Manhole Covers
‘Eco Sign' Finds Your Bus Stops, is Powered by Rain Drops
10
Global Warming Gadgets
Eco-Awareness Drain Stop Features Polar Bears Adrift On Ice
9
Creative Contextual Drains
Matrix by Honfay Lui
8
Sink Art
Lace Drains
7
Flush Puppies
Dino The Dog Gets Saved From a Drain Pipe After Being Flushed
6
Dropping TVs Down Drains
Award-Winning Philips Flat Screen Campaign
5
Pretty Drain Plugs
Style Up Your Sink With These Chic Drain Stoppers
4
Manhole Cover Furniture
3
Uncloggable Drains
The PermaFLOW Implements Adjustable Wheel to Combat Clogging
2
Fashion-Paved Streets
Fendi Manhole Covers Reflect Milan's Devotion to Beauty
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Animalistic Retrieval Apparatuses
The Alligetter LED Tool Rescues Valuables from an Uncertain Fate
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The EcoFlow Blade Cuts Grass and Collects Leaves
Sustainable Paper Towel Holders
Simplehuman Launches Dual Paper Towel Holder with Cleaning Pump
Relaxing Smartphone Chargers
The Conceptual 'Stem' Wireless Charger Lamp by Ugly Duckling is Chic
Water-Inspired Sustainable Fashion
Craghoppers Unveils a New Collection for the SS23 Season
Floating Bamboo Houses
This Vietnamese House Aims to Protect Residents From Rising Water Levels
Next-Gen Food Scraps Bins
Mill is a New and Revolutionary Kitchen Food Scrap Bin
Water-Scarce Product Concepts
The Drop Store Envisions Products from a World with Less Water
Aesthetic Bathroom Plungers
The Plunger by Staff is a Bold Take on a Mundane Product
Sink-Inspired Public Restrooms
This Public Washroom is Part of the Tokyo Toilet Project
Otherworldly Window Cleaners
The 'GLARC' Window Cleaner by Vinay Khairnar Expedites Chores
Indoor Organic Waste Gardens
The Conceptual BOSCH Eco-Hub by Batuhan Duran is Sustainable
Microplastic Washing Machine Filters
The Matter 'Gulp' Captures Microplastics During Washing
Free Standing Laundry Solutions
Eeva Washes and Dries Clothing Without a Water Supply
Future Building Material Exhibitions
The Farrell Centre Debuts Its Inaugural Exhibition
Plant-Powered Air Purifiers
The 'Flora' Decorative Air Purifier is Made with Natural Materials
Garden-Centering Urban Townhouses
This Vietnamese Home's Layout is Arranged Around an Inner Garden
Solar-Powered Water Purifiers
The Stil Water Purifier Leverages the Sun's Energy
Beautified Water Filtration Systems
Beautiful by PUR Makes Water Filtration Aesthetically Pleasing
Plant-Supporting Air Purifiers
The 'FloraPur' Air Purifier Concept Cleans the Air in Several Ways
Stackable Electricity-Free Water Filters
Ecofiltro's Water Filter is Thoughtfully Designed
Sustainable German Homes
Atelier Kaiser Shen Design a Sustainable & Clean Home in a German Village
At-Home Water Treatment Systems
Cycleau Turns Wastewater into Drinking Water at Home
Eco Storytelling Workwear Campaigns
Patagonia's We Can Get There From Here Tells is Inspiring
Intentional Disconnection Device Chargers
The Conceptual 'Share Power' Prevents Bedtime Use
Ocean-Cleaning Island Cities
Estudio Focaccia Prieto Conceptualizes Self-Sustaining Island Cities
All-Natural Bamboo Washing Machines
The Bamboo Washing Machine Uses River Currents to Wash
Wastewater-Created Skincare Ranges
Serviceplan Innovation and Aizome Develop the new Wastecare
Anti-Greenwashing Soap Ads
Navigating Eco-Consumer Irony with Better Climate Store's "Greenwash"
Flushable Sustainable Sanitary Pads
Fluus is a Sustainable New Menstrual Sanitary Pad
Terrain-Ready Perforated Clogs
WHR Joins Crocs to Design its Own Version of the Classic Clog
Hand-Blown Skincare Vessels
Scorpion & Toad Makes Skillfully Handcrafted Skincare Storage
Patented Smoke-Cooling Pipes
The Weedgets MAZE-X Pipe Has a Waterless Design
Solar-Powered Water Purifiers
The 'Stil' Water Purifier by Hans Ramzan is Sustainable
Mangrove Forest-Inspired Installations
OBMI Designs the Once Upon a Forest of Sloped Shapes
Tubular Construction Desk Concepts
The 'Work Flow' Desk by Jing-Ciyuan Tang is Ultra-Functional
Conceptual Fresh Flower Refrigerators
Heejun Shin and Janchi Create a Dried Flower Refridgerator
Electricity-Free Microfiber Filters
PlanetCare 2.0 Fits onto Existing Washing Machines
Playful Concrete Wash Basins
The Kast Wave Collection Prioritizes a Sculptural Form
Sleek Futuristic Perforated Clogs
Crocs Unveils a Look at the New Minimal Off-Grid Clogs
Smashable Biodegradable Cups
GaeaStar Develops a New Cup From Only Three Ingredients
Ocean Waste Surfboards
The Floater Surfboard is Made Out of Recycled Materials & Raw Sewage
Low-Cost Water Purifiers
The Conceptual 'Edrop' Water Purifier Fits onto Any Bottle
Graywater-Recycling Sink Designs
The Orbital Tap by Orbital Systems Recycles Water for the Toilet
Chemical-Reducing Tap Water Devices
Filterbaby Was Designed to Improve Skin Health
Clip-Style Clothing Care Devices
The Conceptual 'Steamur' by Shelly Tsai is Multifunctional
Drinking Water-Generating Jackets
Pavel Hedström Designs the New Fog X Jacket that Collects Fog
Outdoor Lifestyle Wallet Designs
The Nite-Ize Runoff Waterproof Wallet is Adventure-Ready
Recycled Wastewater Beers
Epic Cleantec is Upcycling Wastewater into Circular Beer
Laundry Microfiber Filters
Samsung's New Less Microfiber Filter Catches Small Plastics
Flood-Proof Raft-Inspired Sofas
Mother Releases the Bliss Soda for New York Design Week
Skin-Caring Water Filters
Filterbaby 2.0 Removes 99.9% of Contaminants from Tap Water
Rain-Harvesting Homes
Robert Hutchison Architecture Partners with Javier Sanchez Arquitectos
3D-Printed Terracotta Coolers
Simon Pavy and Entreautre Designs a New Low-Tech Cooler
Self-Watering Flowerpots
The GroPot from AgroSci Prevents Overwatering and Poor Plant Care
Plogging-Friendly Sports Bands
Fountain Studio Develops a Device to Enhance Eco Running Adventures
Demure Hand Shower Faucets
The 'Bell Jar' Shower Head by Annabella Hevesi is Minimalist
Duck-Like Waste Robots
The Conceptual 'Qua' Waste Management Robot Keeps Cities Cleaner
Eco-Friendly Hardwood Accessories
Grovemade Creates a New Series of Affordable Desk Organizers
Swamp Bathing Experiences
Lush's Book a Swamp Transports Bathers to Shrek's Home
Refined Dishwasher Faucets
The Grifo-A Sliding Faucet by Shubh Wadel Optimizes User Experience
Reusable Wet Wipe Appliances
The Conceptual 'Re:clean' Reusable Tissue Cleaner is Sustainable
Holiday-Scented Cleaning Products
Grove Co. Launched a Festive Collection of Cleaning Products
Outdoor Water Sink Stations
Weltrevee Presents the New Contemporary Waterworks Outdoor Sink
Vertical Bathroom Drying Installations
Gordan Presents the New Towel Rack with a Sleek Visual
Odorless Compost Kitchen Bins
The Mill Kitchen Bin Automatically Recycles Food Scraps
Air-Circulating Laundry Racks
This Clothes Drying Rack Concept by Seungbin Lee is Stylish
Renewable Circular Trash Cans
Mill Offers a New Way of Circular Food with a Shrunken Technology
Chandelier-Shaped Self-Watering Vases
Yeonsu Ra Designs a Beautiful Centerpiece for the Home
Climate-Controlled Cycling Paths
The 'Loop' Will Bring Comfortable Active Transportation to Dubai
Energy-Saving Textile Testers
The 'TruRain' Repellency Tester Reduces Energy & Water Usage
Sustainable Modern Dish Towels
Functional Modern Dish Towels Made from Recycled Plastic Bottles
Self-Cleansing Antimicrobial Vases
The POTR Letterbox Vase Leverages Copper Properties
Food Scrap Recycling Systems
The Next Generation Mill is Faster, Smarter and Quieter
Kitchen Water Purifiers
Bluewater's Kitchen Station 1 Removes Toxins & Enhances Tap Water
Recycled Material Washbasins
The Vitra x Tom Dixon Re-Ceramic Washbasin is Eco-Friendly
Expressway Re-Routed Stormwater Gardens
Agency—Agency and SHEEEP Design the Staging Grounds
Solar Rainwater-Storing Roofs
Researchers in the Netherlands are Developing 'Blue-Green Roofs'
Drop-Shaped Salad Spinners
Viviana Degrandi Designs the Drop Colander with a Handle
Excavated Underground Living Space
Cera Stribley Creates the New Hideaway House on a Lot
Future-Facing Charging Concepts
These Wireless Charger Concepts Imagine a True Wire-Free Future
Subterranean Garden Installations
Tideway is Bringing Attention to the Thames Tideway Tunnel
Green Medium-Density Developments
Brahn Smillie-Fearn Consolidates Built & Natural Environments
Ocean Purity Petitons
The Dirty Protest is a Petition Signed with Real Sewage
Minimalist Gradient Glass Desks
The in.water Concept by Nicola Morelli is a Metaphor for Pollution
Green Garden-Surrounding Homes
Cote Architects Designs the Hillside House in Hue City
Sustainable QSR Litter Adverts
McDonald's Malta Presents New Captivating Eco-Centric Campaigns
Flood-Mitigating Wooden Homes
Ushijima Architects Designs a New Small Home in Shiga Prefecture
Rodent-Preventative Trash Bins
Group Project Designs a New BetterBin for New York City
Water-Powered Family Residences
Studio Bark Unveils its Plans for the Breach House Design
Speedy Stability Kayak Designs
The Swell Watercraft Scupper 16 Kayak Has Patented Drainage
Hygienic Auto-Flushing Toilets
The Conceptual 'CLOSE THE LID' Toilet Flushes Only When Closed
Off-Grid Self-Sufficient Island Homes
Vollebak and Bjarke Ingels Design the Earth House in Canada
Industrial Wastewater Clean-Ups
Aquacycl Boasts Innovative Water-Cleaning Technology
Waste Tarp-Made Public Seating
The Membran Collective Joins the Urban Networks Project
Flushable All-Purpose Wipes
Twipes are Gently Microbial Biodegradable Wipes That are Safe to Flush
Inspiring Daily Bodycare
method's Unleash Your Inner Shower Celebrates Personal Transformations
Slopped-Base Green Tiled Homes
Bak Gordon Arquitectos Integrates a Home with Surrounding Buildings
Avian-Inspired Water Faucets
The Noken Swan Tap is Stylish and Sustainable
Biodegradable Menstrual Pads
C is an Eco-Friendly Feminine Care Brand Founded by Two Saudi Sisters
Air-Purifying Litter Boxes
The WoofiGo Hidden Plant Litter Box Smartly Removes Smells
Stone Waste Street Lights
The Conceptual 'Pebble' Street Light Offers Ambient Illumination
Self-Watering Compact Planters
House of Thol Presents the Streamlined Patella Crecenda Planter
Sincere Public Toilet Designs
Marc Newson Designs a Toilet with a Copper Roof in Shibuya
Drop-Off Recycling Stations
SIG's Recycle for Good Program Encourages Waste Reduction
City-Wide Single-Use Plastic Bans
Hong Kong is Banning Single-Use Plastic Items
Updated Sustainable API Features
Google Adds New Features to its Ingenious Project Sunroof
Lymphatic Drainage Leggings
Elastique's L'Original Full Leggings are Woven with Massaging Beads
Green-Tinged German Villas
Studio Alexander Fehre Updates an Old Villa in Stuttgart
Water-Purifying Water Jugs
The Luvia by Jacob Shumaker is Inspired by Minimal Design
Wastewater-Powered Buildings
SHARC is Being Implemented in Two Bronx High-Rises
Mesmerizing Fluid Art Installations
Dutch Invertuals Creates the Flow Fountain Installation
Colorful Water Filtration Bottles
LifeStraw Releases New Go Series Water Filter Bottles
Locally Focused Visionary Tableware
IKEA's Design Lab Presents the New Products of Place Campaign
Repurposed Waste Transit Tiles
Jeffrey Miller Creates Riles for the London Underground
Beetle-Inspired Sustainable Planters
The Fog Smart Hydroponic Planter Leans on Biomimicry
User-Friendly Kitchen Composters
Compost Genie is a Simple Solution for First-Time Composters
Tranquil Functional Home Designs
Atelier Varun Goyal Designs the Modern Courtyard House
AI-Enhanced Water Monitors
Moen's Flo Smart Water Monitor and Shutoff Proactively Protects Homes
Bridge-Defining Tranquil Cities
BIG Studio Showcases the Plans for Mindfulness City
Ugly Lawn Water Conservation Initiatives
Shailene Woodley Asks Us to Embrace Ugly Dry Lawns
Ultra-Filtration Pet Water Fountains
PETLIBRO's Glacier Fountain Eliminates 99.9% of Bacteria
Personal Productivity Planners
PlanPlume Increases Work-Life Balance Through Personalized Planning
Water-Producing Draped Structures
Alsar Atelier and Oscar Zamorea Design the Bogotá Fog Catcher
Natural Landscape-Surrounding Homes
All(zone) Designs the Under the Rain Trees Holiday Home
Miniature Water Filtration Straws
LifeStraw Unveils the New Peak Solo for Clean Drinking Water
Water Tower-Transformed Apartments
Zecc Architecten Designs the Amsterdamsestraatweg Water Tower
Urban Green Space Overhauls
Four of London's green spaces will receive a makeover
Generational-Lasting Dynamic Playgrounds
Mike Hewson Designs a New Public Playground with Boulders
Drought-Awareness Rug Designs
Liselot Cobelens Designs the Dryland Rug in Four Looks
Plant-Based Functional Chairs
Franklin St. Studio Presents the Good Morning Glory Project
Water Purification Shower Heads
The 'SHOWR' Shower Head Filter System Has an NSF42 Filter
Feng Shui-Inspired Home Devices
Yoojin Chung Presents Her Capturing Qi Graduation Project
Nature-Inspired Artful Shower Heads
The Forest Bathing Collection by Jolie Upgrades the Bathroom
Provocative Eco Screensavers
Planet-Saving Screen Savers Encourage Switching Off Devices
Water Filtering Pitcher Concepts
The Tranquil Osoi Pitcher Concept is Designed for Kinto
Sloped Lake Slated Viewpoints
Rever & Drage Creates a Stone Jerry Sloped on the Lake
Expansive Cycling Covered Highways
Urb Designs the Loop, which is a Covered Highway for Cyclists
Climate-Sensitive Pavilion Structures
Querkraft Designs the Pavilion Inspired by Wind Towers
Landfill-Transformed Wetland Parks
Field Operations Transforms the Freshkills Park in NYC
Renovated Cottage Garden Extensions
John Ellway Renovates a Cottage with New Extensions