The Re-Cycle Laundry Center
Michael Plishka — November 21, 2008 — Eco
References: yankodesign
Water conservation, cool design and clean laundry: What else could you want from a washing machine?
The Re-Cycle Laundry Center was designed by Mexican designers Fernanda Villanueva and Arturo Ariño, who saw a need to address water conservation in their home country.
The machine is made of three tanks: a washer, a dryer and a water filtration unit. By rotating the unit clockwise, the water is gravity-fed to the purifying tank so that it can be reused for the next cycle. A touch-screen monitor keeps users appraised of when the water will be ready for the next cycle. In the meantime, the dryer is doing its thing.
One possible drawback is that it looks like it might need more space than conventional units. On the other hand, it looks like art, so it doesn't necessarily need to be tucked away in a dingy utility room.
Hmmm... These could be cool in laundromats...
The Re-Cycle Laundry Center was designed by Mexican designers Fernanda Villanueva and Arturo Ariño, who saw a need to address water conservation in their home country.
The machine is made of three tanks: a washer, a dryer and a water filtration unit. By rotating the unit clockwise, the water is gravity-fed to the purifying tank so that it can be reused for the next cycle. A touch-screen monitor keeps users appraised of when the water will be ready for the next cycle. In the meantime, the dryer is doing its thing.
One possible drawback is that it looks like it might need more space than conventional units. On the other hand, it looks like art, so it doesn't necessarily need to be tucked away in a dingy utility room.
Hmmm... These could be cool in laundromats...
Trend Themes
1. Water Conservation in Appliances - The Re-Cycle Laundry Center demonstrates an opportunity for appliance manufacturers to create innovative products that conserve water.
2. Space-saving Appliances - The design of the wall-mounted washing machine opens up possibilities for creating compact and space-saving appliances for small homes or apartments.
3. Smart Touch-screen Appliances - The touch-screen monitor of The Re-Cycle Laundry Center presents a trend in creating appliances with user-friendly interfaces and smart features.
Industry Implications
1. Appliance Manufacturing - Appliance manufacturers can capitalize on the trend of water conservation by developing innovative and eco-friendly washing machines.
2. Interior Design - The space-saving design of the wall-mounted washing machine provides opportunities for interior designers to create functional and aesthetically pleasing laundry spaces.
3. Smart Home Technology - The touch-screen monitor integration in The Re-Cycle Laundry Center opens opportunities for smart home technology companies to expand their product offerings in the laundry category.
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