Air Purifier Plants

AIR PURIFIER PLANTS family of 3D printed decorative plants is the result of the research carried out by External Reference architecture firm, led by Carmelo Zappulla, in the field of experimental design and new materials.

External Reference developed last year the first tree in the world with 3D technology that absorbs CO2. It was a Christmas tree made by an intelligent biomaterial capable of absorbing more than 15 kg of CO2 per year through photolysis.

Taking this first product as a starting point, today the AIR PURIFIER PLANTS family shows different type of trees and plants. Thanks to 3D printing technology, the plants are capable of absorbing and neutralizing CO2, nitrogen oxides (NOx) and volatile organic compounds (VOC) thanks to the use of WEARPURE.TECH material – an advanced polymer composed of 100% natural minerals that have the property of absorbing CO2 and purifying the air we breathe.

For its production, PLA, a bioplastic polymer made with corn dextrose (sugar), has been mixed with a material called CO2pure to achieve a 100% natural mineral compound that has the property of capturing and mineralizing some of the main greenhouse gases and pollutants that we find in the atmosphere. This Project has been designed with the latest parametric digital design tools that convert the natural laws of phyllotaxis that regulate the arrangement of leaves in plants.

DRIMIA MARITIMA

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Design: External Reference
Description: The Drimia Maritima 3D printed plant is inspired by the Mediterranean vegetation that often grows in a rocky coastal habitat where the summers are hot and dry.

The base of the plant id characterized by a large bulb and, while purifying the air, the Drimia Maritima 3D printed plant decorates the place and gives the suggestion of the activity of nature.

Pythagoras and Dioscorides hung the bulbs with sprouted leaves outside the door in spring as protection against evil spirits.

Material: 3D printed bioplastic (PLA with wearpure).
WEARPURE.TECH is an advanced polymer integrating CO2pure, a 100% natural mineral compound, with the property to mineralize primary greenhouse gases polluting the air we breathe.
Dimensions: 90 x 28 cm
Weight: 11 kg
Price: 500€

*This plant can be purchased on demand and it can be printed in 3 days.
For purchase orders please contact: shop@externalreference.com.

CEREUS FORBESII SPIRALIS

Design: External Reference
Description: Characterized by a beautiful spiral form, this 3D printed plant is a genus of cacti (family Cactaceae) including around 33 species of large columnar cacti and the family name is derived from Greek (κηρός) and Latin words meaning ‘’wax’’, ‘’torch’’ or ‘’candle’’.

The Cereus Forbessi Spiralis has a very good-looking geometrical shape and design, incredible to see both in natural specimens and in technological and 3D printed ones.

Material: 3D printed bioplastic (PLA with wearpure ).
WEARPURE.TECH is an advanced polymer integrating CO2pure, a 100% natural mineral compound, with the property to mineralize primary greenhouse gases polluting the air we breathe.

Dimensions: 45 x 20 cm / 25 x 16 cm
Weight: 5 kg / 3kg
Price: 500€ / 250€

*This plant can be purchased on demand and it can be printed in 3 days.
For purchase orders please contact: shop@externalreference.com.

PURE TREE

Design: External Reference
Description: The PureTree is a sculpture that follows Phyllotactic spirals, a pattern common to different plant structures, and represents a beautiful decorative Christmas tree, completed with Led lighting and handmade glass. This fir-shaped tree works like a real 30-year-old and 8 meters high, absorbing more than 15 kg of CO2 per year.

Material: 3D printed bioplastic (PLA with wearpure ).
WEARPURE.TECH is an advanced polymer integrating CO2pure, a 100% natural mineral compound, with the property to mineralize primary greenhouse gases polluting the air we breathe.
Dimensions: 180 x 80 cm
Weight: 22 kg
Price: 2500€

*The tree can be purchased on demand. It can be printed in 3 days.

Currently there are some prototypes in the Barcelona like in the headquarters of External Reference (Sayrach Office Club) and in London.
+ info at https://externalreference.com/proyectos/3d-printed-christmas-tree-barcelona-2020/
For purchase orders please contact: shop@externalreference.com.

ARTICHOKE AGAVE

Design: External Reference
Description: For succulent plant lovers the Artichoke Agave is the best choice. This 3D printed plant is inspired in the herbaceous evergreen perennial succulent which genus name comes from the Greek word ‘agauos’ meaning ‘’admirable’’, and references to the plant’s very impressive spikes of flowers.

The structurally beautiful Artichoke Agave has very good looking leaves and is especially appreciated for its geometrical shape and design.

Material: 3D printed bioplastic (PLA with wearpure ).
WEARPURE.TECH is an advanced polymer integrating CO2pure, a 100% natural mineral compound, with the property to mineralize primary greenhouse gases polluting the air we breathe.
Dimensions: 8 x 8cm
Weigtht: 0.5 kg
Price: 150€

*This plant can be purchased on demand and it can be printed in 3 days.
For purchase orders please contact: shop@externalreference.com.