The 'Bio Heater' is a minimalist, movable heater designed with the Asian market in mind to provide a decidedly cleaner alternative to coal-fired and kerosene heaters for the home.
The unit maintains a movable design thanks to its two-wheel construction and can be shifted around much like a wheelbarrow. The unit makes use of waste cooking oil, animal fat, coffee oil and any other unneeded oils to make it a cost-effective and more eco-friendly alternative to existing solutions on the market.
The 'Bio Heater' is the design work of Cho Sunghwan, Lee Sooyeol, Park Yeongeun, Yang Sihoon and Lee Hyunju at Unichest, and has been designed for Flint Lab. The heater is designed in several distinct color options to keep consumers interested including silver, black and orange.
Cooking Oil-Powered Heaters
The 'Bio Heater' by Unichest is Movable and Powered by Waste Oils
Trend Themes
1. Bio-based Heating - The creation of bio-heaters that utilize waste cooking oil and other sources of waste to provide home heating presents a disruptive opportunity in the home heating industry.
2. Mobility in Home Heating - The development of movable heaters, like Unichest's 'Bio Heater', that can be easily transported and placed throughout the home showcases a trend towards flexible and adaptable home heating solutions.
3. Color Customization in Home Appliances - Unichest's decision to offer their 'Bio Heater' in multiple color options highlights a growing trend in home appliances towards customisation and design-focused products.
Industry Implications
1. Renewable Energy - The development of bio-based heaters represents an evolution in the renewable energy industry and a growing concern for eco-friendliness in home heating solutions.
2. Consumer Electronics - Unichest's 'Bio Heater' reflects a trend towards more consumer-focused home heating products, combining design and functionality to cater to the needs of modern consumers.
3. Environmental Services - Companies involved in environmental services, particularly those specializing in waste disposal, can explore opportunities to repurpose food waste and other oils in the creation of eco-friendly heating solutions.