COIR is a mobile cart and public space, crafted from tropical coconuts, that was put together by students and professors from the International Program in Design and Architecture at Chulalongkorn University in the Thai capital Bangkok. A team of 16 students, led by professors Cheryl Wing-Zi Wong and Dev Harlan, put together the project to explore tropical coconuts' versatility.
The COIR food cart was designed with the objective of maintaining a closed-loop sustainable cycle while producing zero waste.
In its compressed state, the COIR stall can be used to move goods through urban streets. Its extended state expands into a long table, and its stools and chairs can be pulled out. The cart also contains two shading devices that can shield from sun and rain alike.
Photo Credits: designboom, cw-zw
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Sustainable Design
- The use of natural materials, such as tropical coconuts, in design can lead to new innovations in sustainable construction.
- Closed-loop Systems
- The development of closed-loop systems, such as the COIR food cart, can lead to zero waste and environmentally friendly solutions for businesses.
- Modular Design
- Designing products, like the COIR stall, that can be transformed and expanded for different uses can allow for more versatile and adaptable solutions for various industries.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Food and Beverage
- The COIR food cart could be implemented in the food and beverage industry as a sustainable and versatile solution for outdoor events and markets.
- Retail
- Using modular designs in retail spaces, such as using the COIR stall as a pop-up shop, can allow for more innovative and flexible store configurations.
- Event Planning
- The development of sustainable and adaptable structures, like the COIR stall, can lead to more eco-friendly and customizable event planning options.
