I'm not too sure how comfortable I would be piloting Ajiro from Alexander Vittouris in and out of traffic. On one hand I would love that I am saving the environment by riding a velomobile made of bamboo to work; on the other hand I would fear getting into an accident in a vehicle made of bamboo.
Ajiro from Alexander Vittouris would be made using a technique called arborsculpture. Using arborsculpture the bamboo required to grow Ajiro could be shaped before it's harvested, thus removing the need for an eco-unfriendly manufacturing process.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Eco-friendly Transportation
- The popularity of Bamboo Velomobiles highlights a growing trend toward more sustainable methods of transportation, providing opportunities for disruptive innovations in alternative transportation methods.
- Arborsculpture
- The technique of arborsculpture demonstrates an innovative approach to eco-friendly manufacturing, making it a trend to watch for opportunities to disrupt traditional manufacturing processes.
- Sustainable Materials
- The use of bamboo in Ajiro showcases a trend toward the development of new, eco-friendly materials, opening up opportunities for disruption in the materials industry.
Sectors Adopting This
- Transportation
- The growing trend toward sustainable transportation methods, such as Bamboo Velomobiles, creates opportunities for disruption in the transportation industry.
- Manufacturing
- Arborsculpture presents an innovative approach to manufacturing that could disrupt traditional manufacturing processes.
- Materials
- The development of new, sustainable materials, such as bamboo, presents opportunities to disrupt the traditional materials industry.
