Plants Rhythm Airconditioner by Zhejiang Zhongguang Electrical Co., Ltd. is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award yn Sulver in Ferwaarming, Fentilaasje en Airconditioning Produkten Ûntwerp Competition Category.
SulverHVAC· 2025
Plants Rhythm Airconditioner
by Zhejiang Zhongguang Electrical Co., Ltd.
Client: Outes
A' Design Award yn Sulver Winner in HVAC Category
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The Design
About Plants Rhythm Airconditioner
Plants Rhythm is in airconditioner mei in yntegrearre plantmodule. Kondenswetter fan it apparaat wurdt binnenyn sammele en brûkt om de planten wetter te jaan. In ôfnimber deksel, makke fan in metalen frame mei in plestik roaster, lit lucht troch en stipet de groei fan de planten. It trochsichtige deksel op de bol kin draaid wurde, sadat de planten maklik te ferfangen binne. De planten jouwe soerstof ôf by ljocht en helpe de luchtkwaliteit te ferbetterjen. In ynboud ljocht giet oan by min ljocht en kin nachts brûkt wurde. It ûntwerp brûkt wetter op 'e nij dat gewoanwei ôffierd wurdt.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award yn Sulver
Plants Rhythm Airconditioner is in winner fan de A' Design Award yn Sulver, in bûtengewoan prestisjeuze erkenning foar topûntwerpen dy't prachtich en yndrukwekkend binne. Sulverwinners binne tige briljante en ekstreem kreative wurken dy't de treflike ekspertize, it talint en de skerpsinnigens fan har ûntwerpers yllustrearje. Fan Plants Rhythm Airconditioner wurdt ferwachte dat it in prachtich foarbyldwurk is, opmerklik profesjoneel en djip ynnovatyf. Dit winnende ûntwerp fan de A' Design Award yn Sulver is in tige opfallende, bewûndere útfining dy't foardiel bringt en de grinzen fan keunst, wittenskip, ûntwerp en technology ferleget. Plants Rhythm Airconditioner is in skepping dêr't breed oerjûn wurdt, dy't winsken wekker makket, positive gefoelens bringt en ferwûnderjen en fernuvering opwekket.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- This air conditioner seamlessly integrates functionality with aesthetic appeal. Its internal mechanism automatically repurposes condensation water for plant irrigation. The integrated planting module, designed for straightforward installation and removal, enables users to customize interior landscapes by seasonally updating the vegetation. The incorporated greenery enhances air quality through continuous oxygen release via light-driven conversion. Additionally, an automated illumination system activates under low-light conditions to ensure nighttime accessibility.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- 370mm×70mm×370mm
- Tags
- Recycle、Air-Conditioning、Environmental protection、Remanufacture、Reuse
- Production Technology
- The detachable green plant decoration cover adopts the structure of combining metal frame and plastic grid, which can not only ensure good air permeability, but also provide stable growth support for green plants. The plant ball adopts an automatic irrigation system, which automatically adjusts the amount and time of watering by sensing indoor humidity and temperature to ensure the water required for the growth of green plants.
- Design Challenge
- The first problem we face is how to make use of air conditioner wastewater; Secondly, how to combine green plants with air conditioning should be considered; Finally, we need to think about how to skillfully integrate the new design into the family environment. Therefore, various attempts have been made in the shape and structure of the product.
- Research
- With the continuous growth of the world population, the number of water scarce areas is also increasing. Given this, make full use of water resources that were once overlooked by people. Recycling neglected air conditioning condensate water to achieve water conservation and protect water resources.
- Inspiration
- In conventional air conditioning design, air conditioning condensate is often discharged as wastewater. In fact, after cleaning the interior of the air conditioner, its purity is high and its pH is neutral, making it a high-quality irrigation water source and providing a good growth environment for green plants. Based on this, we have designed an environmentally friendly air conditioner that allows for the recycling of condensed water, achieving symbiosis between plants and the air conditioner.
- Project Duration
- The project started in Lishui, China in September 2024.
- Operation Flow
- Rotate the transparent cover on the surface of the sphere to replace the plants inside. Easy to install and disassemble, allowing for easy replacement of plants inside the ball. The built-in lighting design allows it to be used as a night light decoration at night. The soft lighting, combined with green plants, has a healing effect on the soul. The product has a deeper emotional connection and interaction with users. Simultaneously improving the home environment.
- Patents
- Zhejiang Zhongguang Elec
- Team Members
- Yuxin He
Jinghong Zhang
Menglin Xie
Yuhui Xu
Haiping Hou
Xiaojun Yuan - Image Credits
- Zhejiang Zhongguang Elec
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