Unless you’re a plumber, most people don’t think twice about their drains until the worse happens and the plumber is called. Yet drains are central to homes, offices, even streets if you think of sewers as oversized drains. In order for life to go on without a hitch, it’s important to take care of things as ordinary and necessary as drains.
These drainage features will inspire you to do just that.
18 Drainage Features
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Men Can No Longer Pee in Peace, Thanks to Talking Urinals!
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Horizontal-Drain Sinks
The Axolute Minimalist Sink
15
Manhole Cover Cufflinks
14
Artistic Drains
Painted Sewer Covers Show Japan's Commitment to Beauty
13
Combination Drain Plug/Clock
The Waste Watch
12
Manhole Covers as Art
Japanese Manholes
11
Directional Manhole Covers
‘Eco Sign' Finds Your Bus Stops, is Powered by Rain Drops
10
Global Warming Gadgets
Eco-Awareness Drain Stop Features Polar Bears Adrift On Ice
9
Creative Contextual Drains
Matrix by Honfay Lui
8
Sink Art
Lace Drains
7
Flush Puppies
Dino The Dog Gets Saved From a Drain Pipe After Being Flushed
6
Dropping TVs Down Drains
Award-Winning Philips Flat Screen Campaign
5
Pretty Drain Plugs
Style Up Your Sink With These Chic Drain Stoppers
4
Manhole Cover Furniture
3
Uncloggable Drains
The PermaFLOW Implements Adjustable Wheel to Combat Clogging
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Fashion-Paved Streets
Fendi Manhole Covers Reflect Milan's Devotion to Beauty
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Animalistic Retrieval Apparatuses
The Alligetter LED Tool Rescues Valuables from an Uncertain Fate
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Biomimicry Hiking Boots
The Design of the Vivobarefoot Jungle ESC Gleans from Mushrooms
Floating Bamboo Houses
This Vietnamese House Aims to Protect Residents From Rising Water Levels
Minimalist Indoor Gardening Systems
The Conceptual BalconyFarm POT Can Be Set Up Anywhere
Nature-Inspired Home-Cleaning Products
Grove Co. Collaborates with The Nature Conservancy
Countertop Air-to-Water Dispensers
The DrinkingMaker Atmospheric Water Dispenser is Three-in-One
Indoor Organic Waste Gardens
The Conceptual BOSCH Eco-Hub by Batuhan Duran is Sustainable
Educational Climate Change Toys
The 'Habitat' Educational Toy Brick Sets Come in Two Options
Upcycled Plastic Bag-Made Chairs
Sungai Watch Creates the Ombak Chair from Plastic Bags
Plant-Powered Air Purifiers
The 'Flora' Decorative Air Purifier is Made with Natural Materials
Garden-Centering Urban Townhouses
This Vietnamese Home's Layout is Arranged Around an Inner Garden
Eco Storytelling Workwear Campaigns
Patagonia's We Can Get There From Here Tells is Inspiring
Beautified Water Filtration Systems
Beautiful by PUR Makes Water Filtration Aesthetically Pleasing
Plant-Supporting Air Purifiers
The 'FloraPur' Air Purifier Concept Cleans the Air in Several Ways
Stackable Electricity-Free Water Filters
Ecofiltro's Water Filter is Thoughtfully Designed
At-Home Water Treatment Systems
Cycleau Turns Wastewater into Drinking Water at Home
Anti-Greenwashing Soap Ads
Navigating Eco-Consumer Irony with Better Climate Store's "Greenwash"
Performance Clog Innovations
Blundstone Transforms Industrial Heritage into Modern Comfort Design
Hand-Blown Skincare Vessels
Scorpion & Toad Makes Skillfully Handcrafted Skincare Storage
Poortlaand-Inspired Practical Bag Collections
Portland Gear Offers a Line of Travel Bags & Apparel
Air-Circulating Laundry Racks
This Clothes Drying Rack Concept by Seungbin Lee is Stylish
Mud-Plastered Interior Earthy Homes
Studio Terratects Completes the Urul House in Kerala
Electricity-Free Microfiber Filters
PlanetCare 2.0 Fits onto Existing Washing Machines
3D-Printed Water Filtration Caps
Filter Caps Clean Water From a Variety of Sources
Recycled Material Washbasins
The Vitra x Tom Dixon Re-Ceramic Washbasin is Eco-Friendly
Playful Concrete Wash Basins
The Kast Wave Collection Prioritizes a Sculptural Form
Sleek Futuristic Perforated Clogs
Crocs Unveils a Look at the New Minimal Off-Grid Clogs
Plastic-Free Hotel Amenities
ZeroWaste Global Introduces Plastic-Free Guest Amenities for Hotels
Inflatable Portable Toilets
Kunrui Peng Designs the AirPot, a Lightweight Toilet Design
Bird-Inspired Speaker Designs
Eunsu Lee's Whistle Wakes One Up with "The Sweet Serenade of Nature"
Tree-Lined Urban Highways
The Dubai Green Spine Will Include One-Million Trees
Rewilding Running Shoes
Kiki Grammatopoulos' Rewild the Run Disperses Plants During Activity
Low-Cost Water Purifiers
The Conceptual 'Edrop' Water Purifier Fits onto Any Bottle
Fridge-Decorating Trend Guides
The Takeout Published a Professional Chef's Guide on Fridgescaping
Clip-Style Clothing Care Devices
The Conceptual 'Steamur' by Shelly Tsai is Multifunctional
Recycled Wastewater Beers
Epic Cleantec is Upcycling Wastewater into Circular Beer
Water-Saving Shaving Accessories
The Clean Shave 'Razor Rinser' Unclogs Blades
Pollution-Removing Murals
This Campaign Sucks by Dentsu Brings Awareness to London's Air Quality
Graywater-Recycling Sink Designs
The Orbital Tap by Orbital Systems Recycles Water for the Toilet
Skin-Caring Water Filters
Filterbaby 2.0 Removes 99.9% of Contaminants from Tap Water
Flood-Proof Raft-Inspired Sofas
Mother Releases the Bliss Soda for New York Design Week
Laundry Microfiber Filters
Samsung's New Less Microfiber Filter Catches Small Plastics
Rain-Harvesting Homes
Robert Hutchison Architecture Partners with Javier Sanchez Arquitectos
Duck-Like Waste Robots
The Conceptual 'Qua' Waste Management Robot Keeps Cities Cleaner
Eco-Friendly Hardwood Accessories
Grovemade Creates a New Series of Affordable Desk Organizers
50s-Inspired Renovated Basements
Gundry & Ducker Add a Colorful New Extension to Home in Hackney
Aesthetic Interior Fridge Trends
Country & Town House Published a Guide to 'Fridgescaping'
Clogging-Free Bamboo Toilet Papers
The Walla Toilet Paper from Krazy Klean is Plush
Orange Peel Waste-Made Lamps
Alkesh Parmar Designs the Sustainable Apeel Pendant Lamp
Swamp Bathing Experiences
Lush's Book a Swamp Transports Bathers to Shrek's Home
Refined Dishwasher Faucets
The Grifo-A Sliding Faucet by Shubh Wadel Optimizes User Experience
Bulbous Clay-Made Water Filters
The Biologique Water Filter Comes in Two Size Options
Kitchen Water Purifiers
Bluewater's Kitchen Station 1 Removes Toxins & Enhances Tap Water
Outdoor Water Sink Stations
Weltrevee Presents the New Contemporary Waterworks Outdoor Sink
Vertical Bathroom Drying Installations
Gordan Presents the New Towel Rack with a Sleek Visual
Odorless Compost Kitchen Bins
The Mill Kitchen Bin Automatically Recycles Food Scraps
Multi-Filtration Shower Heads
The Act + Acre Showerhead Filter Removes Physical & Chemical Debris
Partially Buried Tranquil Retreats
WillemsenU Completes the House Under the Ground
Waste-Transformed Biomaterials
Laura Bordini's By Osmosis Project Explores Product Waste
Water-Soluble E-Waste Solutions
Pentaform Presents the Potential E-Waste Solution with Aquafade
Energy-Saving Textile Testers
The 'TruRain' Repellency Tester Reduces Energy & Water Usage
Self-Cleansing Antimicrobial Vases
The POTR Letterbox Vase Leverages Copper Properties
Double-Filtered Drinking Water
FloeWater Shares a Taste of Next-Gen Filtration Technology
Food Scrap Recycling Systems
The Next Generation Mill is Faster, Smarter and Quieter
Expressway Re-Routed Stormwater Gardens
Agency—Agency and SHEEEP Design the Staging Grounds
Solar Rainwater-Storing Roofs
Researchers in the Netherlands are Developing 'Blue-Green Roofs'
Design-Conscious Extension Cords
The Willow Power Supply Doesn't Need to Be Hidden Away
Future-Facing Charging Concepts
These Wireless Charger Concepts Imagine a True Wire-Free Future
Enclosed Japanese Park Toilets
Tono Mirai Architects Designs the Curved Toiletowa Structure
Subterranean Garden Installations
Tideway is Bringing Attention to the Thames Tideway Tunnel
Ocean Purity Petitons
The Dirty Protest is a Petition Signed with Real Sewage
Winter-Inspired Cleaning Supplies
Grove Co. Has Introduced a Winter Limited Edition Collection
Sustainable QSR Litter Adverts
McDonald's Malta Presents New Captivating Eco-Centric Campaigns
Rodent-Preventative Trash Bins
Group Project Designs a New BetterBin for New York City
Water-Powered Family Residences
Studio Bark Unveils its Plans for the Breach House Design
Resurrected Snow Terrain Clogs
Salomon Breathes Life back to the Snowclog Advanced Shoe
Water Connection Architectural Installations
Grohe Installs the Aquatecture Exhibition in Milan
Speedy Stability Kayak Designs
The Swell Watercraft Scupper 16 Kayak Has Patented Drainage
Off-Grid Self-Sufficient Island Homes
Vollebak and Bjarke Ingels Design the Earth House in Canada
Waste Tarp-Made Public Seating
The Membran Collective Joins the Urban Networks Project
Minimal Philosophy Toronto Homes
Burdifilek Designs the Sleek Forest Hill Residence
Avian-Inspired Water Faucets
The Noken Swan Tap is Stylish and Sustainable
Flushable All-Purpose Wipes
Twipes are Gently Microbial Biodegradable Wipes That are Safe to Flush
Inspiring Daily Bodycare
method's Unleash Your Inner Shower Celebrates Personal Transformations
Slopped-Base Green Tiled Homes
Bak Gordon Arquitectos Integrates a Home with Surrounding Buildings
Biodegradable Menstrual Pads
C is an Eco-Friendly Feminine Care Brand Founded by Two Saudi Sisters
Air-Purifying Litter Boxes
The WoofiGo Hidden Plant Litter Box Smartly Removes Smells
Stone Waste Street Lights
The Conceptual 'Pebble' Street Light Offers Ambient Illumination
Sustainable NYC Flagship Stores
Rothy's Features NYC's First Streetside Water Refill Station
Self-Watering Compact Planters
House of Thol Presents the Streamlined Patella Crecenda Planter
Sustainable Energy Product Lines
Wolseley Group Launches the Renewables by Wolseley Line
Battery Recycling Solutions
Gisele Azimi Experiments with Captured Carbon Dioxide
City-Wide Single-Use Plastic Bans
Hong Kong is Banning Single-Use Plastic Items
Recycling-Centric Waterfront Homes
Measured Architecture Designs the Shor House Project
Eco-Conscious Rain-Harvesting Headwear
Mijoda Dajomi Created the Daughters of Rain Series
Updated Sustainable API Features
Google Adds New Features to its Ingenious Project Sunroof
Lymphatic Drainage Leggings
Elastique's L'Original Full Leggings are Woven with Massaging Beads
Retro Polish Home Renovations
Grzegorz Layer Renovates a Home from the 70s in Poland
Biodegradable Single-Use Soap
Researchers at the Imperial College London Develop the Tab Soap
User-Friendly Kitchen Composters
Compost Genie is a Simple Solution for First-Time Composters
Personal Productivity Planners
PlanPlume Increases Work-Life Balance Through Personalized Planning
Expansive Battery Technology Ranges
The Latest EcoFlow Power Solutions Include Four Options
Specialized Appliance Cleaners
Mighty Clean's Appliance Cleaners Target Washing Machines & More
Mesmerizing Fluid Art Installations
Dutch Invertuals Creates the Flow Fountain Installation
Locally Focused Visionary Tableware
IKEA's Design Lab Presents the New Products of Place Campaign
Galvanized Beer Hall Facades
Gundry + Ducker Design the Camden Town Brewery in Kentish Town
Repurposed Waste Transit Tiles
Jeffrey Miller Creates Riles for the London Underground
Beetle-Inspired Sustainable Planters
The Fog Smart Hydroponic Planter Leans on Biomimicry
Adorable Public Rubbish Bins
SWNA Created a Set of Rubbish Bins for Design Seoul 2.0
Tranquil Functional Home Designs
Atelier Varun Goyal Designs the Modern Courtyard House
Discreet Electrical Outlet Designs
Omer Arbel's 22 System Concrete is Minimalist and Effective
Bridge-Defining Tranquil Cities
BIG Studio Showcases the Plans for Mindfulness City
River Cleanup-Supporting Cooler Lines
Rivers are Life and Grizzly Coolers Collaborate on a Project
Ugly Lawn Water Conservation Initiatives
Shailene Woodley Asks Us to Embrace Ugly Dry Lawns
Ultra-Filtration Pet Water Fountains
PETLIBRO's Glacier Fountain Eliminates 99.9% of Bacteria
Stone-Stacked Dynamic Fountains
Sabine Marcelis and SolidNature Create the Vondel Fountain
Traditional Sustainable School Designs
Heatherwick Studio Showcases Plans for Universidad Ean
U-Shaped Power Strip Concepts
Michael Kritzer Designs the New Magnet-Like Power Strip Concept
Natural Landscape-Surrounding Homes
All(zone) Designs the Under the Rain Trees Holiday Home
Healthy Soil Cultivations
Carbon Sponge Educates Gardeners About Soil Testing and Storage
Urban Digital Control Centers
Veolia North America Makes Strides in New Orleans
Miniature Water Filtration Straws
LifeStraw Unveils the New Peak Solo for Clean Drinking Water
Updated Map-Navigation Apps
The Waze App is Implementing a Slew of New Updated Features
Filtered Tub Spouts
Bath Haus Removes Tap Water Carcinogens from Bathwater
Urban Green Space Overhauls
Four of London's green spaces will receive a makeover
Flood-Defence Nature Parks
CF Møller Integrates an Architectural Multi-Tool with a Nature Park
Water Purification Shower Heads
The 'SHOWR' Shower Head Filter System Has an NSF42 Filter
Feng Shui-Inspired Home Devices
Yoojin Chung Presents Her Capturing Qi Graduation Project
Provocative Eco Screensavers
Planet-Saving Screen Savers Encourage Switching Off Devices
Nature-Inspired Artful Shower Heads
The Forest Bathing Collection by Jolie Upgrades the Bathroom
Water Filtering Pitcher Concepts
The Tranquil Osoi Pitcher Concept is Designed for Kinto
Public Bathroom Location Apps
The Bathroom App Helps People in Need of Relief
Sloped Lake Slated Viewpoints
Rever & Drage Creates a Stone Jerry Sloped on the Lake
Nature-Inspired Design Objects
Students at Tecnológico de Monterrey Design the Plant-Based Series
Connective Handy Services Apps
HandyFriend Connects Home Owners With Maintence Workers
Positive Daily Routine Elevations
DeedDiary Transforms Browsers Into a Place of Positivity
Landfill-Transformed Wetland Parks
Field Operations Transforms the Freshkills Park in NYC
Renovated Cottage Garden Extensions
John Ellway Renovates a Cottage with New Extensions
Community Water Access Points
Paulo Moreira Architectures Completes the Luanda Waterpoints
Medical Equipment-Inspired Lamps
Kairi Eguchi Designs the POND Lamp Inspired by the Pus Tray