These tree-inspired tech innovations illustrate the close relationship technology has with nature--and trees in particular. In this cluster, you'll see mobile and online apps that allow you to push a button to have a tree planted elsewhere in the world. You'll also see tech-savvy architecture and small-scale home decor that plays upon the tree's ability to serve as a giant solar collector.
After seeing these tree-inspired tech innovations, geeks who might not ordinarily be tree-huggers just might join the converted.
29 Tree-Inspired Tech Innovations
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Solar Trees
Streetlights Go Green via Solar Power and LEDs
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Buy a PC and Plant a Tree
Dell Helps Carbon Fund
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Solar Tree Gardens
The Bay South Botanical Preserve Will Be Singapore's Largest Biosphere
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Treemendous Eco Chargers
The Solar-Powered Electree Charger is Green and Good-Looking
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Trees to Hide Tech
Stealthy Wireless Equipment Disguises Preserve Community Decorum
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Solar Forests
Concept Design for Charging Stations in Parking Lots
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Tree-Shaped Solar Lights
Cardoso's Light Tree Street Lamps are Truly Eco-Friendly
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The Energy Tree
Finally a Tree that Kicks Your Ass if You Don't Recycle
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Tree of Lights
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Portable Solar Charger
Solio
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Virtual X-Mas Pines
Claim Your Place on the Web-tastic World Christmas Tree!
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Solar Powered Tree Chargers
The Photonsynthese
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Motherboard Ornaments
Geek Chic Christmas Tree Decorations
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USB Christmas Tree
2007 Edition
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Task-Oriented Trees
The Artificial Air Tree Cleans Up the Skies by Purifying Air
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Geeky Christmas Ornaments
House of Mouse Makes Nerdy, Artsy and Fashionable Mice
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Buy a Pixel, Save a Tree
Pixeltree.com
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Wirelessly Powered Christmas Tree
Frontgate LED Tree
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Eco Electric Trees
The LED-Infused 'Arbre' Lights Up Your Home With Recycled Plastic Branches
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Tree-Stalking iPhone Apps
'Trees Near You' Helps You Find Wooden Friends in NYC
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Tree Trunk Tunes
The Enchanted Woods iPhone Dock
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City Powering Canopies
The Energy Roof Will Provide Power in Perugia, Italy
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Foliage Fuel Stations
The E.Capsule Uses Natural Power To Generate Energy
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Order Christmas Trees Online
juletrefraskogen.no
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Buy a Tree, Watch it Grow on Google Earth
MyBabyTree.org
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Planting Trees via iPhone
The iPhorest iPhone App Lets You Virtually Dig to Plant Real Trees
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Nature-Inspired Charging
'The Tree of Charge' Brightens Your Desktop WhileYou Charge Your Gadget
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Chic Cooling Trees
Ryuchi Tabu's Plant-Inspired Air Conditioner For an Eco Home Breeze
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Public Seating Purifiers
The Air Tree Helps Get Rid of Green House Gases in Style
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Sunlight-Evoking Plant Systems
Yechan Choi Designs the Equinox Light to Control Indoor Lighting
Camera-Equipped AI Earbuds
The Conceptual 'Cell Buds' by Minwoo Kim Capture Environmental Details
Plant-Shaped Air Purifiers
External Reference Launches a Series of Artsy Air Purifiers
Rotating Button Panel Smartphones
The Conceptual 'PHONE ONE' by Wayne Lu Adapts to Usage Needs
Off-Grid Solar Energy Units
The 'Iris' Portable Solar Tracker Has an All-in-One Design
Nest-Inspired Urban Houses
This Vietnamese Dwelling Offers Respite From the Concrete Jungle
Virtual Pet Planter Pots
The 'Planpet' Smart Plant Pot Concept Gives Greenery a Digital Profile
AI-Generated Real-World Transformations
AI-Artist Who Gives a Unique Design to Real Objects
Updated Indoor Gardening Solutions
The Plantone 2.0 Delivers a Hassle-Free Gardening Experience
Tree-Inspired Speaker Systems
The Conceptual LG PICK Stand Speaker is Easy to Move Around
Low-Energy Indoor Garden Systems
The 'SproutHub' Indoor Garden Works with 54 Plant Varieties
Minimalist Indoor Gardening Systems
The Conceptual BalconyFarm POT Can Be Set Up Anywhere
Flower-Like Portable Lanterns
The Tulit LED Lantern by Haechan Ryu is Multifunctional
Plant-Filled Latticed Buildings
Wallflower Architecture + Design Creates the Touching Eden House
Nature-Inspired Home-Cleaning Products
Grove Co. Collaborates with The Nature Conservancy
Tech-Infused Analog Radios
Mark Choi Blends Retro Aesthetics and Modern Technology with i Ready O
Indoor Organic Waste Gardens
The Conceptual BOSCH Eco-Hub by Batuhan Duran is Sustainable
Spherical Solar-Powered Illuminators
The 'Tether' Indoor Lamp is Sustainably Chic
Novel Home Security Concepts
Swift Creatives Introduces 'Sculptural Surveillance'
Hydroponic Plant-Growth Ecosystems
The Square Greens Pod is a Compact Device to Cultivate Food
Self-Shaping Timber Structures
ICD and ITKE Design the Hybrid Flax Pavilion and Wangen Tower
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
Garden-Centering Urban Townhouses
This Vietnamese Home's Layout is Arranged Around an Inner Garden
Pocket Computer Smartphone Concepts
This iPhone 16S Concept Reimagines the Aesthetic of the Device
Plant-Based Timber Cabins
Moontower Design Build Has Created the Cross Cabin in Austin
Ambient Energy Harvesting Planters
This Hydroponic Planter System Encourages Interaction
Self-Watering Multifunctional Planters
Moss Develops the Grow Lamp to Simplify Gardening
Cactus-Inspired Urban Skyscrapers
This Danish Skyscraper Features a Spiky Facade Design
High-Tech Eco-Conscious Furniture
The WoodenWood Project Upcycles and Utilizes Robotic Printing
Plant-Based Table Lamps
Craighill and Gantri Release a Minimalist Plant-Based Lamp
Garden-Inspired Smartphone Chargers
The Mini Moonlit Desk Garden by Seunghyuk Shin is Meditative
Sustainable Airport Terminal Designs
This Lush Green Terminal is Powered By Renewable Energy
Treehouse-Inspired Norwegian Residences
This House Aesthetically Connects With its Surroundings
Immersive Solar-Powered Installations
Marjan van Aubel & Lexus Unveil the 8 Minutes and 20 Seconds
Nature-Reconnecting Outdoor Campaigns
Mammut Encouraged People to Reconnect with Nature
Tech Brand Tractor Models
The Conceptual Apple Tractor Pro by Sergiy Dvornytskyy is Minimalist
Tech-Driven Home Climate Systems
Quilt Climate Systems are Functional and Fashionable
Window Covering Projector Systems
The Conceptual 'Village' Projector Offers Digital Companionship
Nature-Reconnecting Art Installations
Birkenstock Presents the Highwood Installation
Resurrected Used Smartphones
Think Tank Team Makes Artifacts with Project Afterlife
Air-Purifying Tree Sculptures
The 'Tree.ONE' From the ecoLogicStudio is Naturalistic
Bird-Inspired Speaker Designs
Eunsu Lee's Whistle Wakes One Up with "The Sweet Serenade of Nature"
AI-Powered Planters
LeafyPod Provides a Helping Hand with Plant Care
AI-Powered Gut Health Companions
Ustwo Unveils Breakthrough Digital Coaching App Sproutiful
Solar-Powered Charging Robots
The Conceptual Solar Mars Bot Provides Power to Charge Up Solutions
Pangolin-Inspired Planting Robots
The 'Plantolin' Robot Won the Natural Robotics Contest
Biomimicry-Inspired Eyewear Collections
Oakley's Born to Rewild Line Features Plantaris Eyewear
Miniature Building Block Plants
The LEGO® Icons Tiny Plants Set is a Fun Gift for Gardeners
Dual-Display Smartphone Concepts
The Conceptual iPhone Vision by Antonio De Rosa is Robust
Biophilic Air Purifier Collections
ecoLogicStudio Creates the Photo.Synth.Etica Collection
Spatial Computing Shopping Apps
'Alo Yoga' Debuted a New App for the Apple Vision Pro
Eco-Friendly Pencils
Sprout World Launches Eco-Friendly Plantable Pencils
Plant-Based Dynamic Furniture
A Group of Design Students in Sweden Created the Chia-Chair
AI-Fueled Sustainable Product Series
SPACE10 and oio studio Add AI to Products of Place
Hydroponics Indoor Garden Designs
The Nutraponics TLX Blends Nature with Technology Together
Tree-Integrated Mysterious Art
Banksy Unveils a Mysterious Tree Mural in London's Finsbury Park
Technology News Summaries
TechTok Helps Readers Stay On Top of News in Five Minutes
AI-Powered DIY Home Apps
Praxis Introduces New Features to Its Praxis Plus App
Future-Facing Charging Concepts
These Wireless Charger Concepts Imagine a True Wire-Free Future
Planted Balcony Home Designs
4site Architects Designs the House of Greens in Bangalore
Wildfire-Detecting Social Monitoring AI Tools
tentree Debuts the Groundbreaking Following Wildfire
Colored Glass Solar Panels
inQs Beautiful Solar Panels Look Like Stain Glass
Plant-Powered MIDI Sound Sculptures
The Love Hultén 'Tegel' Turns Plant Signals into MIDI Tones
Immersive Virtual Television Experiences
Television for Apple Vision Shapes the Future of TV
Bamboo-Inspired Cultural Buildings
This Cultural Center Seamlessly Blends Into its Surroundings
Ambitious Tree-Planting Campaigns
Greenbar Distillery Will Plant Two Million Trees
Solar Powered Luxe Treehouses
Fort Treehouse Co. Designs the Baltic Treehouse in Canada
IoT-Connected Traffic Beacons
This Traffic Beacon Concept Changes According to Needs
Comprehensive Gardening Brands
Gardenuity Boasts Patent-Pending Match Technology
90s Toy Holiday Trees
Furbtrees are Introducing the Next Generation of Furby Across the UK
Nature-Inspired Tech Booths
SUMSEI is Said to Unveil a Distinctive Booth at CES 2024
Vaulted Structural Telescopic Treehouse
Artistree Home Creates a New Treehouse in Sonoma County
Bendable Battery Designs
Anthro Energy's Flexible Battery Was Showcased at the Beacon Exhibition
Shell-Inspired Speaker Concepts
AICO Designs Create the Shell Intellgient Speaker Concept
Tech-Powered Business Solutions
Apple Business Connect Leverages the Brand's User Base
Greenery-Packed Museum Buildings
This Science Museum is Designed Around a Central Park
Interior Plant Design Services
Plantd Life Capitalizes on the Springtime to Boost Its Offerings
Innovative Solar-Powered Outdoor Lights
AiDot Released the Linkind SL5 Smart Solar Spotlight
AI Plant Care Apps
HomeGardenAI Enhances the Health of Indoor Plants & Home Gardens
Hollow Terracotta Pillared Gardens
Formafantasma Creates the Biodiversity Island in Champagne
Bamboo-Clad Residential Homes
i29 Designs the Open Park Villa to Connect with Nature
Nature Blending Modern Homes
MODU Designed the Mini Tower One Residence in Brooklyn
Playful Eco-Friendly Tech Accessories
The Samsung Eco-Friends Collection Has 55 Products
Nature-Inspired Multifunctional Speakers
MOSSLAB's Moss Echo Speaker Brings Nature into a Space
Indoor Houseplant Care Technology
SmartyPlants Debuts an Innovative Smart Sensor on Kickstarter
Zero-Waste Seedling Pots
The 'Bough Pot' by Jacob Boyd Can Be Planted Directly into Soil
Updated Sustainable API Features
Google Adds New Features to its Ingenious Project Sunroof
Tree-Intertwined Metal Benches
Studio Part Creates the Tenir Bench to Host and Guide Trees
Suspended Off-Grid Treetop Homes
Snøhetta and Tor Helge Dokka Designs the House Dokka
Museum-Inspired Tech Accessories
CASETiFY's Ancient Korean Designs for Devices are Elegant
Plantable Phone Cases
The iGreen Cover Sprouts Flowers and Herbs When Planted After Use
Nature-Inspired Lighting Series
The Team at LFD Official Creates the BIOMES Lighting Capsule
Plant-Identification Apps
Snap a Picture of a Plant and Photo Synthesis Will Provide Details
Window-Emulating Lighting Solutions
Noëmi Orgaer's Window Chronicles Connects to the Outdoors
Outdoor Floral Sculpture Installations
These Sculptures at Kew Gardens Are Made by Marc Quinn
Honeycomb-Inspired Terracotta Walls
Ant Studio's Beehive System Naturally Cools Down a Space
Convenient Online Greeting Cards
Happy Tree Cards Makes Online Cards a More Collaborative Process
Artful Climate-Themed Installations
Michael Pinsky & Studio Bark Unveil the Making a Stand Design
Nature-Inspired Outdoor Shoe Designs
Notre & Salomon Present an Overview of the Salomon XT-4 Model
Beetle-Inspired Sustainable Planters
The Fog Smart Hydroponic Planter Leans on Biomimicry
Forest-Protecting Fashion Brand Initiatives
Canopy Leads an Initiative To Save the Forests
Tree-Based Material Products
Wax Atelier's Abney Effect Features Objects Made by Bio-Based Waxes
Gesture-Controlled Apps
Spatial Touch Lets Users Navigate Tech With Their Fingers
Tree-Centered Cubic Home Designs
Moises Sánchez Designs the Tonalli House in Jocotepec
Cult Film-Inspired Pet Plants
Dami Seo Designs the SPOT Pet Plant Inspired by Toy Story
Recycled Phonecase Art Installations
Casetify Creates Public Displays for Journey to Re/Birth
Tree Branch-Formed Lighting Series
Jérôme Pereira Presents the Celestial Attraction Show
Tech-Enhanced Travel Planning
Travvit is a Travel Discovery Platform to Inspire Better Vacations
Growth-Stimulating Electronic Soils
This 'eSoil' Could Help Plants Achieve Faster Growth
Hidden Garden Timber Pavilions
Tikari Works Designs A Room Around a Tree in London
AI-Powered Plant Care Assistants
Plantora Helps with Plant Identification and Care Using AI Tech
Park-Inspired Outdoor Fashion Capsules
Parks Project Sets out to Preserve National Parks
AI-Empowered Vehicle Designs
Toyota Research Institute Plays Around with Generative AI
Net-Positive Energy Botanical Gardens
Olin & Overland Completes the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
Nature-Centric Tech Summits
Huawei Joins with the International Union for Conservation of Nature
Natural Landscape-Surrounding Homes
All(zone) Designs the Under the Rain Trees Holiday Home
Nature-Immersive Tranquil Resorts
Stilt Studios Designs the Treehouse Villas in Bali
Solar Cell Cycling Paths
These Dutch Cycling Paths Are Sheathed In Photovoltaic Cells
Tree-Like Library Spaces
Studio Hinge Presents the Forest of Knowledge Library Design
Lotus Flower-Inspired Villas
Thilina Liyanage Designs the Lotus Villa Inspired by Nature
AI Plant Identifier
PlantIdentify Helps Users Recognize Plants Instantly with AI-Powered Tools
Floral-Themed Phone Cases
i-Blason's Spring Collection Boasts Ethereal Designs
Tree-Planting T-Shirt Lines
Pinko and Treedom Debut Another Green Capsule with Watercolor Printing
Climate-Friendly Waterfront Homes
From 4 to 1 Creates Three Pavilions in Copenhagen
City-Honoring Furniture Projects
The Symbiotic Urban Furniture Project is Imaginative
City Exploration Apps
Concrete is a Social Exploration App Inviting Users to Discover Their City
Sustainably Transformed Tech Headquarters
Google's New Chicago Office Will Be More Ec-Friendly
Village-Luke Charming Hotels
Concrfete Amsterdam Designs the BoTree Hotel in London
Plant Pod-Inspired Pendant Lights
Sujeet Kakad Designs the Nature Inspired Pendant Light
Farm-Sourced Christmas Trees
Gardenuity Offers Fresh-Cut Fraser Fir Christmas Trees
Natural Material-Transformed Artworks
Borrowed Earth Collaborative Uses Natural Materials for Art
Dynamic Interactive Lighting Installations
Zava Designs a New Light and Metal Installation
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-Connecting Design Installations
OMCC and Diez Office Unveil the Vert Installation
Nature-Inspired Design Objects
Students at Tecnológico de Monterrey Design the Plant-Based Series
Computer Evolution Museums
Evolution Museum Explores Iconic Computers Through History
Tree-Inspired Panelled Workspaces
Hood Design Studio Creates a New Campus in Silicon Valley
Tree-Planting Browser Extensions
Refoorest Plants Trees While Users Search the Web
Aggregated Plant Retail Apps
GetAnyPlant Boasts a Vast Database of Greenery for Sale