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Filtration Infrastructure

Smog-thwarting cities are on the rise through air-purifying technology

Implications - While urban technology is making the transition to more green energy, city infrastructure is taking even larger steps towards shrinking its carbon footprint through proactive air purification. Taking advantage of the buildings and vehicles that are prevalent within cities anyways, smart technology is being adapted alongside these elements to counterbalance the pollution often associated with crowded downtown city centers. The shift towards active air purification denotes a paranoia in health-conscious consumers who demand cleaner environments for themselves and their families.
Workshop Question - How does your brand empower consumers as they increasingly become more educated about their own health and wellness?
Trend Themes
1. Active Air Purification - Cities are taking larger steps towards shrinking their carbon footprint through proactive air purification using smart technology alongside prevalent urban elements.
2. Green and Sustainable Infrastructure - City infrastructure is transitioning towards green energy and sustainable materials in an effort to reduce pollution.
3. Passive Pollution Reduction - Architects and designers are incorporating passive pollution reduction methods, such as plant-covered buildings and innovative air-filtering materials, into their designs.
Industry Implications
1. Urban Planning - Urban planners can incorporate active air purification technology into their designs, as well as explore the use of green and sustainable materials for infrastructure.
2. Architecture and Design - Architects and designers can incorporate passive pollution reduction methods, such as green installations and air-filtering materials, into their designs to improve air quality in cities.
3. Environmental Technology - The development of new and innovative technology in the field of environmental technology, such as improved air filters and purification methods, can greatly contribute to reducing urban pollution and improving air quality.
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Featured Examples

Vertical Forest Cities
Vertical Forest Cities
Stefano Boeri has Designed a Plant-Covered City to Fix China's Smog Problem
Italian architect Stefano Boeri designed a concept that hopes to eliminate China’s smog problem. His concept for a vertical forest city would feature nearly 40,000 trees and over 1,000,000... MORE
Air-Purifying Bicycles
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The 'Smog Free Bike' Generates Clean Air as It's Ridden
Daan Roosegaarde is the designer and engineer behind the ‘Smog Free Project,’ an endeavor devoted to reducing air pollution in the cities most marred by it, and his latest entry in the... MORE
Air Purifying Street Lamps
Air Purifying Street Lamps
The Eco Mushroom Air Purification System Illuminates While Cleaning
Major cities around the world are struggling with how to deal with smog and pollution in an economical way, so the Eco Mushroom Air Purification System is designed to work as a dual-purpose... MORE
Smog-Sucking Vacuum Towers
Smog-Sucking Vacuum Towers
This Chinese Tower Was Designed As Part of the 'Smog Free Project'
This air pollution-targeting structure was designed as part of the ‘Smog Free Project.’ With thriving industries that have few environmental regulations placed upon them, cities around... MORE
Purifying Concept Cars
Purifying Concept Cars
The QClear Vehicle Cleans and Reduces Urban Air Pollution While it Drives
The QClear is a conceptual car designed by Yutong Wu that aims to tackle the heavy air pollution prevalent in major cities in China while it runs. The car offers a luxurious driving experience... MORE
Air-Purifying Origami Sculptures
Air-Purifying Origami Sculptures
Kengo Cuma Uses an Innovative Textile for a Whirling Sculpture
Renowned Japanese architect Kengo Kuma collaborated with 3D-focused firm Dassault Systèmes to create a beautiful spiraling sculpture that makes use of an innovative textile to battle air pollution.... MORE

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