Project phase
Start to concept
Category
Product Design
Created by
Kans Design, Karbonkels, The Ray
The future of sustainable mobility: CO₂-absorbing highway that passively captures carbon through a chemical reaction as you drive.
Systems that have evolved over millions of years to be efficient, resilient, and sustainable.
A range of carbon-absorbing organisms, including tube worms, the saguaro cactus, and bird lungs are researched. Each of these organisms has evolved unique strategies for capturing and storing carbon in their environments.
Inspired by nature, this innovative highway design mimics the natural processes of plants and zeolite. Just as leaves absorb carbon dioxide from the air, the highway uses a passive chemical reaction to capture CO₂. The structure is modeled after the intricate veins of a leaf, creating multiple pathways that ensure traffic flow remains uninterrupted, even in the case of blockages or damage.
To visualise the construction of the highway and the science behind it. Two models were made. One is a scale model of the highway which shows the underground system. and second is the moleculair model of the zeolite, a natural mineral that aborbs carbon.
