equilibrium
Year: 2018/2020
Tools: Rhinoceros, Keyshot, Glassblowing
Year:
2018/2020
Tools:
Rhinoceros
Keyshot
Glassblowing
Equilibrium addresses the need for self-sufficiency in food production to enhance our quality of life by consuming nutritionally rich products.
The system comprises a range of tools crafted to streamline the cultivation process of sprouts, mushrooms, and a hydroponic system for vegetable growth. By encouraging self-sufficiency and minimizing dependence on traditional food distribution networks, this initiative not only enhances our food security but also contributes to environmental preservation and the development of self-reliant communities.
Equilibrium addresses the need for self-sufficiency in food production to enhance our quality of life by consuming nutritionally rich products. An essential aspect is to ensure accessibility, mitigating the impact of weather fluctuations and price hikes. Moreover, it aims to contribute to environmental betterment by reducing soil erosion, minimizing the use of agricultural machinery, and decreasing the carbon footprint associated with transporting food from rural areas to urban centers.
The system comprises a range of tools crafted to streamline the cultivation process of sprouts, mushrooms, and a hydroponic system for vegetable growth. By encouraging self-sufficiency and minimizing dependence on traditional food distribution networks, this initiative not only enhances our food security but also contributes to environmental preservation and the development of self-reliant communities.
Conceptualization
Plants possess a remarkable capacity for memory and sensory perception within their environment, enabling them to adapt and thrive. Through intricate networks, plants communicate and respond to stimuli, ensuring their survival and growth.
In conceptualizing the design of these tools, inspiration was drawn from the research of botanists, who meticulously studied the components and functions of plants. Their insights provided a foundation for understanding the intricate relationship between plants and their surroundings.
Edible mushrooms
Ceramic+Glass
The cultivation of edible mushrooms is summarized in 3 stages, which for this cultivation tool is essential the first two stages, the first one of sowing should be very clean to avoid the intervention of another agent that contaminates the crop, the next stage of incubation should be done in low light or half-light and without air currents.
The development of fungi acts in nature as a soil bio-remediator, in this case at the end of each harvest the substrate can be reused as fertilizer.
Hydroponic system
Ceramic
Assembly of simple and stackable modules to achieve increased cultivation output, as one of the benefits of this system lies in the higher plant concentration compared to traditional soil-based methods.
Sprouds
Ceramic
Ceramic spheres for sprout cultivation. The spheres facilitate the germination process, providing an ideal environment for seeds to sprout and grow. In addition to aiding in the extraction and management of sprouts, controlling decomposing sprouts.
The first prototype developed was for the edible mushroom cultivation tool series. This prototype was crafted using blown glass technique at the Xaquixe workshops in Oaxaca, Mexico. Xaquixe is a glassblowing workshop known for its use of renewable energies and its system of collecting and recycling materials.
The initial piece consists of two components. At the base, agents are placed to create a humid environment, aiming to concentrate the necessary moisture for the second phase after incubation.
