Comments on: SMIT’s GROW: Solar and Wind Photovoltaic ‘Leaves’ http://www.inhabitat.com/2008/03/01/smits-grow2-project-new-solar-and-wind-solutions/ Future-forward design for the world you inhabit Sat, 28 Nov 2009 00:29:23 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: Yuka Yonedahttp://www.inhabitat.com/2008/03/01/smits-grow2-project-new-solar-and-wind-solutions/comment-page-1/#comment-162929 Yuka Yoneda Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:28:41 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2008/03/01/smits-grow2-project-new-solar-and-wind-solutions/#comment-162929 Hi kidNeutrino. I am curious about that too. I'm going to ask Teresita, one of the designers, to chime in on the convo, so check back to see her answer. Thanks for reading! Hi kidNeutrino. I am curious about that too. I’m going to ask Teresita, one of the designers, to chime in on the convo, so check back to see her answer. Thanks for reading!

]]> By: kidNeutrinohttp://www.inhabitat.com/2008/03/01/smits-grow2-project-new-solar-and-wind-solutions/comment-page-1/#comment-162881 kidNeutrino Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:22:23 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2008/03/01/smits-grow2-project-new-solar-and-wind-solutions/#comment-162881 Awesome idea!! But I have my reservations: as Will said in the first response I do believe that this would help shelter the wall from solar heat. The question I have is that the season leaf shed of a bio-ivy (god that sounds pretentious) then allows for the passive solar heating desired during the winter months. hmmm, wonder how the numbers work out... Awesome idea!!
But I have my reservations: as Will said in the first response I do believe that this would help shelter the wall from solar heat. The question I have is that the season leaf shed of a bio-ivy (god that sounds pretentious) then allows for the passive solar heating desired during the winter months. hmmm, wonder how the numbers work out…

]]> By: www. b b a s a r a n. net » Blog Archive » SMIT (Sustainably Minded Interactive Technology)http://www.inhabitat.com/2008/03/01/smits-grow2-project-new-solar-and-wind-solutions/comment-page-1/#comment-77441 www. b b a s a r a n. net » Blog Archive » SMIT (Sustainably Minded Interactive Technology) Tue, 18 Mar 2008 06:48:46 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2008/03/01/smits-grow2-project-new-solar-and-wind-solutions/#comment-77441 [...] gördüğümüz yanları sarmaşıklı evler vardırya, işte ondan ilham alınarak hazırlanmış bu projeyi gerçekten ilginç ve yararlı [...] [...] gördüğümüz yanları sarmaşıklı evler vardırya, işte ondan ilham alınarak hazırlanmış bu projeyi gerçekten ilginç ve yararlı [...]

]]> By: Jai Mannhttp://www.inhabitat.com/2008/03/01/smits-grow2-project-new-solar-and-wind-solutions/comment-page-1/#comment-77107 Jai Mann Fri, 14 Mar 2008 17:40:58 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2008/03/01/smits-grow2-project-new-solar-and-wind-solutions/#comment-77107 Neat article. Go look up Nikolai Tesla's patents 685956 (apparatus for utilizing effects transmitted through natural media) and 685957 (apparatus for the utilization of radiant energy) at the US patent database. Free energy was here over 100 years ago via Tesla and suppressed by J.P. Morgan. Spread the word FAST because time is running out... Neat article. Go look up Nikolai Tesla’s patents 685956 (apparatus for utilizing effects transmitted through natural media) and 685957 (apparatus for the utilization of radiant energy) at the US patent database. Free energy was here over 100 years ago via Tesla and suppressed by J.P. Morgan. Spread the word FAST because time is running out…

]]> By: Treevolution » Solar ‘leaves’ to flutter on your wallshttp://www.inhabitat.com/2008/03/01/smits-grow2-project-new-solar-and-wind-solutions/comment-page-1/#comment-76377 Treevolution » Solar ‘leaves’ to flutter on your walls Sun, 09 Mar 2008 21:58:55 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2008/03/01/smits-grow2-project-new-solar-and-wind-solutions/#comment-76377 [...] :: EcoGeek and Inhabitat Related Post - Solar traffic lights a hit in Cape Town   Inflatable photovoltaics   [...] [...] :: EcoGeek and Inhabitat Related Post – Solar traffic lights a hit in Cape Town   Inflatable photovoltaics   [...]

]]> By: Inhabitat » SMIT’s GROW: Solar and Wind Leaf Photovoltaic Shingles « zac_in_ak’s Everything and the Kitchen Sink!http://www.inhabitat.com/2008/03/01/smits-grow2-project-new-solar-and-wind-solutions/comment-page-1/#comment-76355 Inhabitat » SMIT’s GROW: Solar and Wind Leaf Photovoltaic Shingles « zac_in_ak’s Everything and the Kitchen Sink! Sun, 09 Mar 2008 15:48:05 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2008/03/01/smits-grow2-project-new-solar-and-wind-solutions/#comment-76355 [...] » SMIT’s GROW: Solar and Wind Leaf Photovoltaic Shingles Inhabitat » SMIT’s GROW: Solar and Wind Leaf Photovoltaic ShinglesNow this is cool I am not a greenie  but this idea if brought in in a decent price point would be [...] [...] » SMIT’s GROW: Solar and Wind Leaf Photovoltaic Shingles Inhabitat » SMIT’s GROW: Solar and Wind Leaf Photovoltaic ShinglesNow this is cool I am not a greenie  but this idea if brought in in a decent price point would be [...]

]]> By: Awesome Solar and Wind System for Greener Building | RiverWiredhttp://www.inhabitat.com/2008/03/01/smits-grow2-project-new-solar-and-wind-solutions/comment-page-1/#comment-76119 Awesome Solar and Wind System for Greener Building | RiverWired Fri, 07 Mar 2008 17:06:27 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2008/03/01/smits-grow2-project-new-solar-and-wind-solutions/#comment-76119 [...] Inhabitat, one of my favorite blogs, has a super slick recent post on this great new green building solution, Solar and Wind Photovoltaic ‘Leaves’. [...] [...] Inhabitat, one of my favorite blogs, has a super slick recent post on this great new green building solution, Solar and Wind Photovoltaic ‘Leaves’. [...]

]]> By: johnhttp://www.inhabitat.com/2008/03/01/smits-grow2-project-new-solar-and-wind-solutions/comment-page-1/#comment-75757 john Wed, 05 Mar 2008 22:44:50 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2008/03/01/smits-grow2-project-new-solar-and-wind-solutions/#comment-75757 another project to check out: http://www.solarnetwork.net/ another project to check out: http://www.solarnetwork.net/

]]> By: Piriyahttp://www.inhabitat.com/2008/03/01/smits-grow2-project-new-solar-and-wind-solutions/comment-page-1/#comment-75498 Piriya Tue, 04 Mar 2008 14:38:43 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2008/03/01/smits-grow2-project-new-solar-and-wind-solutions/#comment-75498 nice, this would also help cools the wall it's on as a shading device too :)I still have many concerns, but the saddest thing is that, we'll probably never see this commercially marketed, at least not soon enough. nice, this would also help cools the wall it’s on as a shading device too :)

I still have many concerns, but the saddest thing is that, we’ll probably never see this commercially marketed, at least not soon enough.

]]> By: Hugohttp://www.inhabitat.com/2008/03/01/smits-grow2-project-new-solar-and-wind-solutions/comment-page-1/#comment-75432 Hugo Tue, 04 Mar 2008 08:06:29 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2008/03/01/smits-grow2-project-new-solar-and-wind-solutions/#comment-75432 Gee, lummox, I assume that you are an engineer? Ever seen a plastic bag snap under wind force? I don't think so. Engineering polymer applications is certainly something different. Polymers are subject to rapid development, getting stronger and more sustainable by the day. I think this is a hell of an innovation to make solar power (and wind energy) more attractive and dynamic! These kind of engineers make the world a nicer place to live in!And, please, don't swear... Gee, lummox, I assume that you are an engineer? Ever seen a plastic bag snap under wind force? I don’t think so. Engineering polymer applications is certainly something different. Polymers are subject to rapid development, getting stronger and more sustainable by the day. I think this is a hell of an innovation to make solar power (and wind energy) more attractive and dynamic! These kind of engineers make the world a nicer place to live in!

And, please, don’t swear…

]]> By: Patriciahttp://www.inhabitat.com/2008/03/01/smits-grow2-project-new-solar-and-wind-solutions/comment-page-1/#comment-75421 Patricia Tue, 04 Mar 2008 07:11:21 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2008/03/01/smits-grow2-project-new-solar-and-wind-solutions/#comment-75421 We sometimes get sustained winds of 15-40mph for days at a time. I'm wondering if these are built to sustain real wind, or just a breeze? Ivy flutters prettily in a breeze. In a heavy wind, the leaves blow off, or just get torn to shreds. It's elegant though, and I'd love to see it work our practically. We sometimes get sustained winds of 15-40mph for days at a time. I’m wondering if these are built to sustain real wind, or just a breeze?
Ivy flutters prettily in a breeze. In a heavy wind, the leaves blow off, or just get torn to shreds.
It’s elegant though, and I’d love to see it work our practically.

]]> By: Mekhong Kurthttp://www.inhabitat.com/2008/03/01/smits-grow2-project-new-solar-and-wind-solutions/comment-page-1/#comment-75419 Mekhong Kurt Tue, 04 Mar 2008 07:07:04 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2008/03/01/smits-grow2-project-new-solar-and-wind-solutions/#comment-75419 Regarding the concerns of those who worry about the "leaves" blowing away or the connection being broken in the same way, there are very strong materials available on the market right now than can take a heck of a lot of weather abuse, so maybe these aren't such mig concerns. Sure, if a tornado or hurricane hit, you're probably out of luck, but since the entire house may be gone anyway, that's a smaller worry!I, for one, find it . . "charming" is the word that first comes to mind. Green and cute -- a winning combination. If these folks can offer a good ROI, alleviate worries the things are going to fly off in even a modest wind, and so on, I bet they'll be rolling in the mullah -- and sooner, not later.Thanks for showcasing this product! Send it to us in Thailand! Regarding the concerns of those who worry about the “leaves” blowing away or the connection being broken in the same way, there are very strong materials available on the market right now than can take a heck of a lot of weather abuse, so maybe these aren’t such mig concerns. Sure, if a tornado or hurricane hit, you’re probably out of luck, but since the entire house may be gone anyway, that’s a smaller worry!

I, for one, find it . . “charming” is the word that first comes to mind. Green and cute — a winning combination. If these folks can offer a good ROI, alleviate worries the things are going to fly off in even a modest wind, and so on, I bet they’ll be rolling in the mullah — and sooner, not later.

Thanks for showcasing this product! Send it to us in Thailand!

]]> By: Johnhttp://www.inhabitat.com/2008/03/01/smits-grow2-project-new-solar-and-wind-solutions/comment-page-1/#comment-75418 John Tue, 04 Mar 2008 06:54:51 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2008/03/01/smits-grow2-project-new-solar-and-wind-solutions/#comment-75418 This has to be The best and worst Idea at the same time.. art it is ...science it really is.. engineering.. it is really so not!This would be really great in a wind free rain free valley.. that does not existThey really need to think again about the application of this IdeaConstantly Flexing wire will snap so fast you will be up that wall every week replacing panels and wires Constantly Flapping Panel scraping against the wall, will wear down the front and back of them you will be up that wall every week replacing panels and wires.Lots more work on this is required.. How much did they get paid to research this ? This has to be The best and worst Idea at the same time.. art it is …science it really is.. engineering.. it is really so not!

This would be really great in a wind free rain free valley.. that does not exist

They really need to think again about the application of this Idea

Constantly Flexing wire will snap so fast you will be up that wall every week replacing panels and wires
Constantly Flapping Panel scraping against the wall, will wear down the front and back of them you will be up that wall every week replacing panels and wires.

Lots more work on this is required.. How much did they get paid to research this ?

]]> By: EGhttp://www.inhabitat.com/2008/03/01/smits-grow2-project-new-solar-and-wind-solutions/comment-page-1/#comment-75392 EG Tue, 04 Mar 2008 04:37:09 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2008/03/01/smits-grow2-project-new-solar-and-wind-solutions/#comment-75392 That solar wall was pretty fricken' ugly. You'd definitely need to live in a subdivision without a homeowners association b/c I can't imagine them allowing this. I wouldn't put that on my roof either. Here in GA we have tall trees. Leaves, pinestraw, pine cones, bird crap, hail, kids balls/frisbies (if the house were a one story) would all screw with your power production and it'd be a pain in the rear to clean or replace individual pieces. In one year, you'd have a hideous, expensive and useless piece of work that will make your house difficult to sell. And if you did sell it, your buyers would be suing you in no time b/c you didn't tell them about the constant brownouts. That solar wall was pretty fricken’ ugly. You’d definitely need to live in a subdivision without a homeowners association b/c I can’t imagine them allowing this. I wouldn’t put that on my roof either. Here in GA we have tall trees. Leaves, pinestraw, pine cones, bird crap, hail, kids balls/frisbies (if the house were a one story) would all screw with your power production and it’d be a pain in the rear to clean or replace individual pieces. In one year, you’d have a hideous, expensive and useless piece of work that will make your house difficult to sell. And if you did sell it, your buyers would be suing you in no time b/c you didn’t tell them about the constant brownouts.

]]> By: lummoxhttp://www.inhabitat.com/2008/03/01/smits-grow2-project-new-solar-and-wind-solutions/comment-page-1/#comment-75374 lummox Tue, 04 Mar 2008 01:03:18 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2008/03/01/smits-grow2-project-new-solar-and-wind-solutions/#comment-75374 Great. Flap, flap, flap, stress fracture. Flap, flap, flap, Connection failure. Snap.Great reliability in design.Fu*king engineers. Get some real world experience already. Great. Flap, flap, flap, stress fracture. Flap, flap, flap, Connection failure. Snap.

Great reliability in design.

Fu*king engineers. Get some real world experience already.

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