An Energy-Saving Pod
When showering without a Showerpod, you’ll naturally turn the hot water up to feel warm and comfortable because you’re dealing with cold air mixing with the warm air. The sides and top of the Showerpod are (almost) air-tight sealed. This captures the heat and moisture created during showering in the confined space of the pod (image 3). With no cold draft coming down from the top OR warm steam escaping, the shower space stays warm and comfortable, even on winter days. The inside temperature of a closed off shower cabin can reach a temperature up to 27Cº, instead of 23Cº in an open area. Secondly, no tightness or lack of fresh air is experienced during use.
When showering without a Showerpod, you’ll naturally turn the hot water up to feel warm and comfortable because you’re dealing with cold air mixing with the warm air. The sides and top of the Showerpod are (almost) air-tight sealed. This captures the heat and moisture created during showering in the confined space of the pod (image 3). With no cold draft coming down from the top OR warm steam escaping, the shower space stays warm and comfortable, even on winter days. The inside temperature of a closed off shower cabin can reach a temperature up to 27Cº, instead of 23Cº in an open area. Secondly, no tightness or lack of fresh air is experienced during use.
With the Showerpod the inside temperature rises quicker, making it a more comfortable, steamy shower experience with less energy needed. Secondly, because all the steam is caught inside the pod, so no mold or mildew will be formed in the walls and ceiling of the bathroom.
Shorter Shower Times with Thermochromic pattern
I want to create a subtle hint and awareness on the time spent showering by adding an over time changing visual element. The blue dotted pattern is printed with thermochromic paint, a special paint that becomes translucent when exposed to heat. As the inside temperature of the Showerpod slowly rises, the dots start to slowly disappear and a red circled pattern appears. This visual alteration creates a sense of time during showering and an indication on when to stop showering.
I want to create a subtle hint and awareness on the time spent showering by adding an over time changing visual element. The blue dotted pattern is printed with thermochromic paint, a special paint that becomes translucent when exposed to heat. As the inside temperature of the Showerpod slowly rises, the dots start to slowly disappear and a red circled pattern appears. This visual alteration creates a sense of time during showering and an indication on when to stop showering.
In the experiments done throughout this project, the color fully transitions within 5 minutes, which is approximately the recommended shower time. Yet, claiming this timeframe is not possible as the conditions (temperature, humidty) influence this reaction and are different in every bathroom.