Bamboo Velomobiles

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

Ajiro from Alexander Vittouris is an All-Natural Eco Trike

— January 25, 2011 — Autos
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.

Trend Themes

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.

Industry Implications

  1. Transportation — The growing trend toward sustainable transportation methods, such as Bamboo Velomobiles, creates opportunities for disruption in the transportation industry.
  2. Manufacturing — Arborsculpture presents an innovative approach to manufacturing that could disrupt traditional manufacturing processes.
  3. Materials — The development of new, sustainable materials, such as bamboo, presents opportunities to disrupt the traditional materials industry.
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