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C:aire
We are an international and diverse university spin-off combining knowledge in the fields of biology, architecture, and design as well as business development and innovation. We are building a biological filter in which bacterias are cultivated that can break down and decompose pollutants. Research findings from the past two years have shown that various bacterial cultures, such as those found at the roots of plants and trees, can be used to filter air and water. We integrate this filter into a statue-like structure, which is overgrown with plants from the outside, but contains the biological filter on the inside.
C:aire's Story
Although the concern of air pollution outdoors due to the exhaust gases, heavy industry etc is widely spoken about, we often breathe in stuffy and even more polluted air than outside. Not realizing the problem, we feel fatigued, less able to concentrate, and suffer from negative effects on our health. That is why our team is working towards air purification through biological filtration. We are building a filter that would eliminate up to 98% of unhealthy particles in the air with the help of bacteria. With our idea, we improve indoor air quality and biodegrade pollutants and odors instead of “overpowering” them. Our target group are particularly sensitive or exposed people in urban areas. With a solution that can flexibly be installed in different places, we especially tackle areas that can only be filtered to a limited extent or at a high cost by classic ventilation systems.