The sun that comes into the home is harsh and hot, drawing the curtains makes the room dark, which then requires light to be turned on in the day, wasting energy.
Having a “controllable sun” on your window
Having a “controllable sun” on your window
Eco.leaf is an intuitive and sustainable solar curtain/ light that produces green energy, while provides shade, soft light and ventilation for a seamless ECO-Life. It regulates the amount of sunlight into the room and acts as a natural window light when the sun sets.
This provides a more comfortable ECO-life while saving energy and capturing green energy at the same time. The design is intuitive and simple, and promotes mass adoption of green energy in consumers’ homes, which is very lacking currently.
Natural User Behaviour causing Energy Wastage
Typical Solar Panels are Deterrent to User Deployment
The sun that comes into the home is harsh and hot, drawing the curtains makes the room dark, which then requires light to be turned on in the day, wasting energy.
Typical Solar Panels are Deterrent to User Deployment
1) Large, bulky and installed on roofs
2) Installations are not friendly
3) Benefits are intangible
Eco.leaf simplifies the complicated technology of solar panels and incorporates functional shade and lighting for everyday use. Thus increasing the quality of life of the user.
Technology Innovation - A Mapping of Emerging Technologies
The concept is based on proven technologies in integrating e-ink, oleds and solar cells electronics in a flexible and transparent material. It has photovoltaic cells on the back surface to harness infrared light that falls on it, while letting visible light pass through without any absorption.
Intuitive Usage - A Breathing, Ventilated Leaf
Pull the leaf straight to open ventilation slits for fresh air and soft light to enter, while also creating a beautiful pattern relief on the curtain.
Easy Storage - A Flexible Solar Leaf
Inspired by a leaf, Eco.leaf also works like one. When not in use, it is able to be flexibly rolled up for easy storage.
Pull the leaf straight to open ventilation slits for fresh air and soft light to enter, while also creating a beautiful pattern relief on the curtain.
Easy Storage - A Flexible Solar Leaf
Inspired by a leaf, Eco.leaf also works like one. When not in use, it is able to be flexibly rolled up for easy storage.
Simple Construction for Easy Manufacture
The ECO theme is kept in mind throughout the whole design process and consideration is also made to allow easy manufacturing of the Eco.leaf curtain. The curtain is constructed of flexible flat sheets that are printed with electronics and die-cut into shape. The assembled piece is then rolled up with minimal packaging necessity.
Mimics Tree Leaves in Absorbing Energy, Providing Shade, Soft light and Ventilation
Key Benefits of Eco.leaf
1) ECO/ Green - A Low Carbon Life
2) Seamless and Simple
3) Smart
Key Benefits of Eco.leaf
1) ECO/ Green - A Low Carbon Life
2) Seamless and Simple
3) Smart
