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Black Gold 8 Knob-type Needle Thermostat

JIANGXI AVONFLOW HVAC TECH CO.,LTD Knob-type Needle Thermostat HVAC Saturday, 3 October 2026

Black Gold 8

Black Gold 8 is a knob-type thermostat for heated towel racks. Black Gold 8 works with a range of heating wires and heating rods. The interface shows numbers and four icons for temperature, duration, eco mode and power supply, indicated by needles that move left and right. A single knob is pressed to choose a mode and then turned to set the temperature and the time. A child lock is activated by holding the knob for three seconds. Protection systems detect leakage and overheating, sound a warning and cut off the power.

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Ario Air Conditioning

Lei Xiao Air Conditioning HVAC Friday, 2 October 2026

Ario

Airo-5G is a compact air conditioner designed for small spaces. Airo-5G combines three functions in one body: air conditioning fan, purifier and humidifier. The functions are selected by changing the placement of the unit, and all three can work together when the unit stands vertically. The hollow form is inspired by the karst caves of southwest China. A filter element removes fine airborne particles. The unit connects to the internet, so functions can be updated over time and less new hardware is needed. Airo-5G suits home, travel and office use.

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Vega Connect Interaction System

Xiaomeng Tang and Xueyun Tang Interaction System Smart Living Thursday, 1 October 2026

Vega Connect

Vega Connect is a robot control interface designed for home users. The system combines a mobile application and a web portal. The mobile application lets people request household tasks with everyday language, and each request is translated into precise robotic actions with progress shown in real time. A three-dimensional digital twin displays the robot and its surroundings for remote monitoring. The web portal allows custom routines to be created for each home. The aim is to make advanced robots usable without technical training.

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NAVE Air Conditioning System

Yael Issacharov Air Conditioning System Building Components Wednesday, 30 September 2026

NAVE

Nave is a terracotta tile system combined with water flow, used to cool indoor spaces in desertic environments. The cooling method is based on a local traditional cooling solution, and answers a local need. In the project, the tile transforms form a generic product, back into a local, tailored to place product. The system operates on minimal energy and water consumption and is used for green building. The system has three variations: wall tiles, partition and a totem vertical cooling body.

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Etile Photovoltaic Metal Roof

Jarosław Markowicz Photovoltaic Metal Roof Building Components Tuesday, 29 September 2026

Etile

Etile is a photovoltaic metal roof tile designed for use on many types of buildings. Each module is based on a traditional galvanized steel roof tile and carries five micro photovoltaic panels that generate electricity. The modules measure 1200 by 360 by 30 millimetres and are joined together like ordinary roof tiles, with cable connections hidden under the roof sheathing. The power line is connected to the building power grid. The steel panel can be separated at the end of the product life. Etile adds energy generation without changing the roof structure.

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Huzhou Science Valley Homm Hotel Lighting Design

AlexXu&Partners Lighting Design Architectural Lighting Monday, 28 September 2026

Huzhou Science Valley Homm Hotel

Huzhou Science Valley Homm Hotel is an architectural lighting design for a resort hotel in Huzhou, China. The resort covers 24,000 square meters and includes 178 guest rooms and villas arranged around a central lobby. Light is used to emphasize the character of the interior design, to express spatial hierarchy and to create visual focus. Warm color temperatures, selected light sources, measured illumination levels and a lighting control system support a calm and restful atmosphere. The design refers to local tea culture and Zen tradition.

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Design Idea of the Day

Design Idea of the DaySpecial CoverageSaturday, 26 September 2026

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