New Behavior/Scenario is part of the EDF Evaluation Matrix for our design. It deals with Information and Education, Shared Use, Relevant Lifetime, and Human Proximity. Information and Education “The product (or service) implements actions to preserve the environment and/or to reduce social inequalities in order to develop sustainable behaviors.”—EDF Evaluation Matrix D.R.I.P.S. project is designed...
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Governance is part of the EDF Evaluation Matrix for our design. It deals with Equity, Transparency, Open & Free, Context Accommodation, and Cooperation. Equity “The product (or service) generates, during some steps or its whole life cycle, positive interactions or benefits for the stakeholders.”—EDF Evaluation Matrix D.R.I.P.S. technology is intended to be sold and manufactured at...
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Delivery and Installation is part of the EDF Evaluation Matrix for our design. It deals with Pack and Logistics Optimization, Storage Time and Space Reduction, and Low Impact Installation. Pack and Logistics Optimization “Weight, volume, distance and means of transportation.” —EDF Evaluation Matrix We hope that the D.R.I.P.S. will be manufactured in the geographic proximity...
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Production is part of the EDF Evaluation Matrix for our design. It deals with Clean and Economical Technology and Production Management. Clean and Economical Technology “Regarding water, air and soil pollution emissions.” —EDF Evaluation Matrix A D.R.I.P.S. model produces no pollution whatsoever. Production Management “Environment management — ISO 14001. Reduction of the production cycle.”—EDF Evaluation Matrix...
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Disruptive Technology is part of the EDF Evaluation Matrix for our design. It deals with Consumption Peak Smoothing and Cultural Acceptance. Consumption Peak Smoothing “The product (or service) allows homogenizing the consumption periods and places.” —EDF Evaluation Matrix By providing water during those seasons where water might be scarce and allowing the collection of...
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Product Service System is part of the EDF Evaluation Matrix for our design. It deals with Product Extension Service and Product Utility (or Function) Services. Product Extension Service “Offering additional services, mainly for the product being sold (e.g. maintenance, guarantee, and takeback).”—EDF Evaluation Matrix Not applicable to D.R.I.P.S. project. Product Utility (or Function) Services “The...
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End of Life deals with questions about Reuse, Repair, Recycle, and Economic Benefits. EDF provided a rubric to judge End of Life properties of our product—D.R.I.P.S. Reuse “The product or some components can be reused for the same and/or a new application.”—EDF Evaluation Tool The individual D.R.I.P.S. models can be moved around to different...
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Use is part of the EDF Evaluation Matrix for our design. It deals with Low Impact Maintenance, Use Savings, and Limited Nuisances. Low Impact Maintenance “Maintenance that doesn’t require tools and working force that could generate indirect impacts like high consumption of energy (due to electrical devices or transportation) or raw materials depletion (due...
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D.R.I.P.S. is a simple idea. It’s a large funnel, made from recycled plastic, that collects dew and precipitation during the night and transports it directly to the roots of a plant. The wide part of the funnel is about the size of a dinner plate and is fairly flat. The tube part is about...
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We’ve got an invitation to The Energy Lab — EDF’s new pavilion in France, featuring the winning designs from the EDF Sustainable Design Challenge....
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Our project and its video was just posted on The Water Channel! Here’s a description of what they do: TheWaterChannel was launched at the...
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So now we have three prototypes: two from India and one locally-produced. They are very different. But the latest version is what we are...
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We just got our first glimpse of DRIPS from India — these were produced in India and are being shipped to us now. Can’t...
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This year (2011), we are still focusing on food. We want to know the true cost of food — its price; the distance it...
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