Like any design junkie, I have a soft spot for dual-function furniture, and the Lite-On Fresh-Chair is a prime example of a skillful seat. The fungal-formed umbrella shape of this green bench shelters worn-out walkers from sun and rain, and collects these natural resources to feed an internal shaft of shrubs.
The plants within the circular public bench breathe out cool refreshing air on sweltering sitters in summer months, and the same byproduct is harnessed to power integrated LED lighting throughout the seating space. The Lite-On Fresh-Chair is truly another genius green design that succeeds to satisfy solutions to several challenges simultaneously.
Eco Breathing Benches
The Lite-On Fresh-Chair Provides a Refreshing Public Place to Repose
Trend Themes
1. Dual-function Furniture - Expanding the functionality of furniture to provide multiple uses, such as the ability to provide shade, collect rainwater, and generate power.
2. Natural Resource Utilization - Incorporating the use of natural resources, such as rainwater and plant-based air filtration, to create sustainable and eco-friendly designs.
3. Integrated LED Lighting - Integrating LED lighting into furniture designs to provide illumination and enhance user experience.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Design - The furniture industry can explore innovative ways to incorporate dual-function features and sustainable materials into their designs, focusing on eco-friendly solutions.
2. Renewable Energy - The renewable energy industry can explore opportunities to harness natural resources like rainwater and plant-based air filtration to power lighting systems and other applications.
3. Urban Planning - Urban planners can incorporate furniture with integrated LED lighting and natural resource utilization to create sustainable and comfortable public spaces for urban dwellers.