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Chic Cooling Trees

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

Ryuchi Tabu's Plant-Inspired Air Conditioner For an Eco Home Breeze

— June 11, 2009 — Art & Design
Designer Ryuichi Tabu has created a tree-shaped air conditioner so the necessary appliance no longer has to clash with your decor.

This window air conditioner uses its branches as the air-flow ducts and uses ground heat to cool the air while also filtering out dust and particles.

Ryuichi Tabu's design integrates functionality with presentation in this artful AC system.

Implications - Air conditioners and cooling units look pretty standard and are designed for their sole purpose, leaving design elements pretty minimal. This unique cooling unit combines both function and design and will actually look nice in a home. This trend shows that people do not want design sacrificed when dealing with amenities for their home, and businesses should pay attention to the customer's wants.
Trend Themes
1. Functional Design - This trend showcases the demand for combining functionality with aesthetics in consumer products.
2. Home Decor Integration - Consumers are seeking products that seamlessly blend with their home decor, resulting in a growing market for aesthetically pleasing appliances.
3. Customizable Cooling Solutions - There is an opportunity for businesses to offer customizable cooling devices that can be tailored to fit individual design preferences.
Industry Implications
1. Appliance Manufacturing - Appliance manufacturers can explore innovative designs to create cooling units that enhance consumer's home aesthetics.
2. Home Improvement - The home improvement industry can capitalize on the demand for home decor integration by offering products and solutions to seamlessly incorporate appliances into the overall design.
3. Interior Design - Interior designers can collaborate with appliance manufacturers to develop cooling units that complement various interior styles.
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