Heatsource Textiles
Product Designer + Manufacturing Engineer
Cambridge, MA 2009 - 2010
One Earth Designs (OED) is a U.S.-based non-profit organization that provides innovative, sustainable and feasible design solutions and environmental education to help Himalayan communities in adapting rapid climate and socio-economic change.
Energy Problems
The women of the Himalayas rise every morning before dawn to collect dung and wood fuel for the fire. In order to provide their families with food, warmth, and light, they forgo school. Burning biofuel causes serious indoor air pollution, which is the world's leading cause of children's death of under five, claiming 1.6 million lives per year.
Himalaya Region
Images Courtesy of One Earth Designs
A Personal Heating Solution
It uses phase change material (PCM) capsules embedded in traditional Himalayan textiles.
How It Works
Scenarios
A portable personal heating system that stores and redistributes excess heat and energy
HeatSource stores solar energy or waste stove heat as laten heat in PCM and deliver heat directly to the user. This innovative deisgn does not only increase mobility, but also improves air quality, preserves trees, and provides a way of income for local craftsmen.
Product Benefits:
- Reusable
- Compact
- Modular
- Portable
- Local Materials and Production, which creates employment opportunities and a source of income for the local community
PRODUCT DESIGN
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