BRAIN STORMING
http://web.worldbank.org/WBSITE/EXTERNAL/EXTABOUTUS/0,,contentMDK:23272497~pagePK:51123644~piPK:329829~theSitePK:29708,00.html
http://forestry.usu.edu/htm/city-and-town/tree-selection/planting-trees-for-energy-conservation-the-right-tree-in-the-right-place
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kyoto_Protocol
-own air (privacy) -bare essentials -lightweight, simple, high tech (like macbook air) -can be controlled by phone -powered by turbines -combining plant and technology (biomimicry) -do physical exercise to stimulate energy
RESEARCH
2034 FUTURE
Location:
Toronto, Canada
User Group:
Young Professionals
Transportation:
Few cars, more public transportation: Emissions test, cutting cars, better bike
and pedestrian access
Living Conditions:
-Apartment buildings, high rise, small private spaces, *Only
have bare essentials
-more people living in cities
-consumption is measured, compared, tracked= people are
reminded to be more conscious
Work:
International collaboration made possible through video calls, not necessary to
leave home, = less commuting… machines are controlled to do thing through home
access, people are able to do more recreational= LARGE communal space… *Parks,
greenery, social space,
-countries will begin to work together
-greater co operation …more central control (centralized)
Environment:
-people are going to be more conscious minded environmental
issues (global warming, climate change)
-greater co operation …more central control (centralized)
-more efficient industries
-cities= more energy= still a problem
Air
-transition period
-cleaner energy developed = less pollution
-advanced technology limit poluution
(everything mentioned above affects this category)
Reality
(Conclusion)
-young professionals
-living in big crowded city
-small personal spaces
-working remotely (not in typical office setting)
-countries collaborating working as one
http://www.theguardian.com/society/2011/jan/02/25-predictions-25-years
CONCEPT
The
World in 2034
In the year
2034, the world will be in transition from the effects of industry and life
today to a greener, more international and conscientious community. Focusing on
young professionals in Toronto, this scenario will paint a picture of their
lifestyles and the environment they live in.
The city
landscape will change; there will be more densely packed, higher buildings to
accommodate the massive influx of city-dwellers. Despite this, the general
public will call for a focus on healthier living that will mandate large,
public green spaces and creative use of open areas (like rooftops) as gardens
or communal spaces. Nonetheless, the amount of parks will not have kept up with
the rate of population growth, leading to downtown spaces that are beautifully
landscaped but are louder and more busy. This expansion will cause cities to
become more crowded resulting in smaller living spaces. People will be living
with bare essentials and having your own yard or plot of land will become
increasingly scarce. People are more conscious of their environmental footprint
as activist groups and a push towards sustainability becoming more mainstream,
leading them to limit consumption and seek greener alternatives. High-efficiency
products, such as appliances and hybrid cars, will become more available as technology
becomes more affordable and corporations try to meet both customer demand as
well as government regulations and incentives.
Technology will
take over the work field and allow for easy and accessible international collaboration
that will have surpassed all the inefficiencies of today’s technologies (such
as Skype). This will allow people to have a more globalized view of the world
in which it is understood that countries must work together to solve problems
both on the corporate and global level. Technological advances will also allow for
the possibility of working remotely and at uncommon hours, limiting the need
for typical office settings. This freedom of not being tied down to a 9-5 job
and the required commute will allow people more time for recreational
activities.
The cost of
resources and energy will have increased and will be continuing to rise, and
this, along with worsening traffic access will cause use of cars to be limited
and more people to rely on walking, biking, or public transit. The increased
costs of living and limits upon personal space will spark momentum towards
improved public services, such as better and bigger public spaces and parks.
City infrastructure will be re-designed to improve transit and
pedestrian/bicycle access. Due to these changes, emissions will decrease. People
will also be better educated about global warming and the causes and effects of
climate change. International co-operation will kick-start global environmental
reform. The city will be in a transition phase – recovering from the lasting
effects of pollution and climate change while generating and using more
efficient alternative energies and cleaner industries. The demand for energy
will increase with the growing population, and will have to be met with new,
sustainable production methods.
Our vision for
2034 is neither one of ‘doom and gloom’ or of a society in which all our
problems have been solved. It is a realistic future created from research and
extrapolation of the present. Change is in the process of being implemented as
the public becomes more aware of the world around us and pressures those in
power to make sustainability a priority. Our scenario is best described as a
transitional period, in which we are still seeking to rectify the lasting
problems created by the mistakes of the past and present, but in which we have
also greatly reduced these problems – leading into a more hopeful, cleaner
future.
-a holistic solution to air- encourages outside time/ exercise but also gives you a private small space to destress and immerse yourself in nature
Links supporting concept:
http://io9.com/engineering-students-design-a-shoe-that-harnesses-energ-509885229
http://www.smartplanet.com/blog/smart-takes/floor-tiles-harness-power-from-pedestrians/
http://readwrite.com/2010/04/13/10_smart_clothes_youll_soon_be_wearing#awesm=~ouOhEPTPrWm6X5
http://www.reuters.com/article/2008/02/07/us-knees-energy-idUSN0741464420080207
http://illumin.usc.edu/printer/227/power-generating-fashion-a-look-into-smart-textiles/
http://www.designworldonline.com/the-wonderful-world-of-piezoelectric-film/
http://www.reuters.com/article/2008/02/07/us-knees-energy-idUSN0741464420080207
http://illumin.usc.edu/printer/227/power-generating-fashion-a-look-into-smart-textiles/
http://www.designworldonline.com/the-wonderful-world-of-piezoelectric-film/
PROTOTYPE (in process)
3D PROTOTYPE
Stimulate power through muscle movement
PHYSICAL PROTOTYPE
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