developing world
Why Design Now?: Vault201Why? Preindustrial construction methods can provide fundamental lessons about sustainable design and environmental impact today. In this site-specific installation, thin tile vaults stretching across large spaces without formwork is part of a 700-year-old construction method that is energy-efficient, utilizes local materials, and achieves high structural strength. All of these factors have important applications in the developing world, where low-cost construction and durability are model standards for any building project. Vault 201, MIT, construction, methods, sustainable design, environmental impact, materials, developing world, applications, low cost, Why Design Now, Exhibition |
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Why Design Now?: Solar rechargeable battery lanternsWhy? In most rural areas of the developing world, people rely on fuels such as kerosene that are dangerous and pose serious health problems. The Solar-Rechargeable lamp is both a safe, electrical lighting alternative and it reduces greenhouse gases. It is also a service-oriented solution for rural electrification: villagers rent these portable, rechargeable lanterns from central solar charging stations. sunlabob, solar, rechargeable, battery, lanterns, portable, developing world, Why Design Now, Exhibition |
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Why Design Now?: Mapungubwe National Park Interpretive CenterWhy? Preindustrial construction methods can provide fundamental lessons about sustainable design and environmental impact today. In this site-specific installation, thin tile vaults stretching across large spaces without formwork is part of a 700-year-old construction method that is energy-efficient, utilizes local materials, and achieves high structural strength. All of these factors have important applications in the developing world, where low-cost construction and durability are model standards for any building project. Mapungubwe National Park Interpretive Center, low cost, construction, durability, developing world, application, Why Design Now, Exhibition |
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Cooper-Hewitt: Design for the Other 90% Panel - Ron RiveraRon Rivera- Coordinator of Ceramic Water Filter and International Projects, Potters for Peace Design for the Other 90%, Exhibition, panel, developing world, poverty, Ron Rivera, Potters for Peace, Ceramic Water Filter, potable water, solutions, talk, public program |
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Cooper-Hewitt: Design for the Other 90% Panel - Paul PolakPaul Polak, Founder, International Development Enterprises Design for the Other 90%, Exhibition, panel, Paul Polak, International Development Enterprises, IDE, affordability, poverty, developing world, needs, talk, public program |
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Cooper-Hewitt: Design for the Other 90% Panel - Martin FisherMartin Fisher, co-founder/CEO, KickStart Design for the Other 90%, Exhibition, panel, Martin Fisher, KickStart, poverty, developing world, technologies, money, entrepreneurial, entrepreneur, Business, business model, tools, low-cost, profitable, MoneyMaker, talk, public program |
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Bill's Design Talks: Jacqueline NovogratzAs Acumen Fund's Founder and CEO, Jacqueline Novogratz developed the Fund's unique approach to using philanthropic capital to invest in scalable businesses that serve the poor. Her vision is that one day all human beings will have access to the critical goods and services they need—including affordable health, water, housing, energy, agricultural inputs, and services—so that they can make decisions and choices for themselves and unleash their full potential. Novogratz has led the Acumen Fund since its launch in 2001. Jacqueline Novogratz, Acumen Fund, The Blue Sweater, developing world, access, philanthropy, bills design talks, talk, long, public program |
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