A fantastic new exhibition has opened at Trinity College Dublin's Science Gallery: Green Machines. This is not your average, passive gallery experience. At how many exhibitions are you given €5 million and told “invest” it in environmentally friendly innovations?
Revoutionair – There’s nothing like your own wind-turbine. The Revolutionair was designed to empower individuals to generate their own domestic power. Its small footprint and vertical axis means it can be safely used in the city, garden or countryside. Its sculptural form minimises noise pollution.
Latro – A green light for new power? In 2010, scientists from Yansei and Stanford University captured a small electrical current from algae during photosynthesis. With increasingly energy efficient products, plants such as algae will become attractive sources of energy. Latro is a speculative product responding to this potential future market.
Gocycle – A fresh take on the electric bike, Gocycle was designed from the ground up to be the ultimate commuting solution. With a unique cast magnesium frame and bespoke components the Gocycle is an extremely light electric bike with a compact motor
These are just a few examples of the green wave of environmental innovation on display. Perhaps more importantly, the exhibition encourages us to think creatively about sustainability and develop our own ideas. We may not have the necessary €5 million to make our plans a reality, but thinking about new ways to tackle old problems, in a greener light, is always a welcome exercise.
For more information, the Irish Times has written an article about it here: http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/weekend/2010/1016/1224281227274.html and TCD’s Science Gallery has promoted Green Machines here: http://sciencegallery.com/greenmachines
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