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Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

This Bus Shelter by Simon George Embodies a Streamlined Ideal

— August 11, 2011 — Art & Design
Some cities have their public transportation systems running like well-oiled machines, and the perfect way to openly brand them as such is to install a Bus Shelter by Simon George at every bus stop.

The concept behind these sleek seats and refuges embodies the simplicity, the crispness and the cleanliness of such a scheme. People are less likely to ride trams or streetcars if they have to make contact with unsightly surfaces. Rendered in a bright white finish, the bench and backrest sterility can be easily measured, so happily, these pieces require a healthy amount of sanitation from the city's workers on a frequent basis. As far as aesthetics are concerned, it looks as though both designs of the Bus Shelter by Simon George have been sculpted from single bent panels, giving them a trim and swift appearance that passengers can appreciate.
Trend Themes
1. Sleek Public Seating - The trend of sleek, modern seating designs for public transportation spaces creates opportunities for innovation in materials, comfort, and customization.
2. Minimalist Bus Shelters - The trend of minimalist bus shelters with simple, streamlined designs provides opportunities for innovation in solar-powered lighting and interactive displays.
3. Sanitizable Public Seating - The trend of easily sanitizable public seating and shelters creates opportunities for innovation in antimicrobial coatings and self-cleaning mechanisms.
Industry Implications
1. Public Transportation - The public transportation industry can innovate by incorporating sleek, modern seating designs and minimalist bus shelters that prioritize simplicity and cleanliness.
2. Architectural Design - The architectural design industry can explore opportunities to create innovative, customizable designs for public seating and transportation shelters.
3. Materials Science - The materials science industry can investigate new materials and coatings for public seating and shelters that are easy to clean and durable for frequent use.
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