Plants Rhythm 冷氣機 by Zhejiang Zhongguang Electrical Co., Ltd. is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award 銀獎 in 暖通空調設計 Competition Category.
銀暖通空調· 2025
Plants Rhythm 冷氣機
by Zhejiang Zhongguang Electrical Co., Ltd.
Client: Outes
A' Design Award 銀獎 Winner in 暖通空調 Category
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The Design
About Plants Rhythm 冷氣機
Plants Rhythm 係一部內置種植模組嘅冷氣機。機組產生嘅冷凝水會收集喺機內，用嚟灌溉植物。可拆卸嘅外蓋由金屬框架配塑膠格網製成，可以令空氣流通並支持植物生長。球體上嘅透明蓋可以旋轉，方便更換植物。植物喺光照下釋放氧氣，有助改善空氣質素。內置燈會喺光線不足時自動開啟，夜晚都可以使用。呢個設計將平時排走嘅水重新利用。
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award 銀獎
Plants Rhythm 冷氣機是 A' Design Award 銀獎得主，這是授予頂級、華美而令人印象深刻的設計的極為崇高的認可。銀獎得主是極其卓越、極具創造力的作品，展現出其設計師傑出的專業技能、才華與敏銳。預計Plants Rhythm 冷氣機將成為一件出色的典範之作，兼具非凡的專業性與深刻的創新性。這件贏得 A' Design Award 銀獎的設計是一項備受矚目、令人欽佩的發明，造福並拓展藝術、科學、設計和技術的界限。Plants Rhythm 冷氣機是一件令人羨慕的創作，它喚起渴望，帶來積極的情感，並激發驚嘆與讚嘆。
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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