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how others have done it > expandable sink concept |
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expandable sink concept |
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This concept was one of 6 generated by a team of Electrolux designers,
with support from Cranfield University, for the EcoKitchen Competition
(1998).
The aim of this concept sink was to educate the user through its form.
This design also considers waste reduction.
- the sink has a smart tap with a water flow gauge
- it has an expandable membrane basin, this allowed the user to always
have a full sink whether washing some vegetables or cleaning up after
the main meal - this aimed at preventing overfilling and wastage.
- the sink had markings to indicate how much water was being used.
- it has a reverse osmosis purifier
- grey water is cleaned via a cyclonic cleaning filter (which removes
debris) and used as the main water source - there is a mains top up when
required - this is visible through a clear casing, to communicate
clearly to the user.
- in order to collect 'grey' water the sink is linked with other kitchen
products.
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© Thompson. P and Sherwin. C, 2001 |
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References:
Thompson, P. and Sherwin, C. (2001) 'Awareness' Sustainability by industrial
design, in: Charter, M. and Tischner, U, (eds.) 'Sustainable Solutions -
Developing Products and Services for the Future', Greenleaf Publishing
Ltd, Sheffield, UK, pp.349-363. |
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This content was updated:
14/07/2011
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