One of the most popular conservation mantras is the idea that every eco-friendly measure counts, no matter how small and insignificant it seems. Natuurcafé La Port, a coffee shop in the Netherlands, proves this point with a revolutionary new revolving door that harnesses kinetic energy each time it's opened.
Traditional revolving doors are a hotel, airport and department store standby because they are far more effective at keeping out drafts in high-traffic areas than regular doors. The revolving door built by Boon Edam at Natuurcafé La Port goes one step further by capturing the kinetic energy as customers enter and exit the coffee shop.
Natuurcafé La Port's kinetic energy-capturing revolving door generates about 4600 kWh per year, or enough to power a U.S. household for about five months.
Energy-Generating Revolving Doors
NL Coffee Shop Harnesses Kinetic Energy
Trend Themes
1. Kinetic Energy Harvesting - The trend of harnessing kinetic energy from everyday activities to generate electricity, such as through revolving doors.
2. Eco-friendly Technology - The trend of developing and implementing technologies that are environmentally friendly and sustainable, like energy-generating revolving doors.
3. Energy Efficiency - The trend of optimizing energy usage and reducing waste through innovative solutions like the kinetic energy-capturing revolving doors.
Industry Implications
1. Green Building - The industry that focuses on constructing and designing sustainable buildings, where energy-generating revolving doors could be a valuable addition.
2. Renewable Energy - The industry that deals with alternative sources of energy, which can be paired with kinetic energy-harvesting technologies for greater efficiency.
3. Hospitality - The industry that provides accommodation and food services, where energy-generating revolving doors can contribute to sustainable practices and energy cost savings.