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ENGR 215 Introduction to Design projects – Spring 2009: WaterPod: The Spring 2009 semester of ENGR215 Introduction to Design worked with the WaterPod to research, design, and build systems that foster the artists living sustainably onboard a barge in the waterways of New York City.

Spring 2009 ENGR 215 Intro to Design Projects - WaterPod

Bicycle Energy GeneratorAn alternative way to convert kinetic energy to AC power by means of a bicycle energy generator   Soil-less Growing SystemA system that would grow food for the occupants of the barge without the presence of soil   Filter Commander 9000A water filtration system to make drinkable water from rainwater catchment   Tour de VoltsA bicycle as a power source to provide a bit of extra energy to the WaterPod   WaterPod Hang ThymeA hydroponic green wall that is used to grow herbs in minimal amounts of space   FBD Rainwater PurificationExists to provide clean drinking water for the WaterPod Project   Coopatron 5000A chicken coop designed to supplement the dietary needs of the inhabitants of the WaterPod   Rocket StoveTo provide a reliable and sustainable means of cooking by minimizing fuel use and optimizing efficiency   Pico in a BucketTo harness the kinetic energy of the falling water from the overflow of the WaterPod's water tower   WindPod TurbineA vertical access wind turbine that uses the power of the wind coming from any direction to create energy   Composting ToiletDuchamp de Loo, is a composting toilet system that can be used and can educate people about environmental ways to get rid of human waste