Indoor Drying Rack Marries Form and Function

Though the Greener Gadgets competition ended in February, we just had to share one of our favorite designs from Rob Podell- this stylish indoor drying rack. Made from bamboo laminate, and designed to cut energy costs by reducing dryer uage, this drying rack is as eco-friendly as they com...

The renewable bamboo construction is naturally mold and mildew resistant, making it a great choice for moist areas. The bottom slats feature predrilled holes spaced to allow the unit to be mounted to your wall studs. User selectable spines allow you to adjust the surface area and vary the air circulation; this rack would be ideal for delicates and for items like sweaters that are best dried flat. When not in use, the rack simply folds flat against the wall, creating a unique wave-like artwork.

This lovely design by Rob Podell won third place in the Greener Gadgets competition, giving us hope it may go into mass production so we can get our hands on one!

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[wolf whistle] What a beauty!

posted by klt108 on June 12th 2009 at 11:34am
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That's BEAUTIFUL!!

I want one, badly.

posted by ohjodi on June 12th 2009 at 11:35am
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Sweet, I'd never use it but I still want one!

posted by LBhirise on June 12th 2009 at 11:44am
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Lovely. If it ever comes to market, I hope it does so at an accessible price-point.

posted by 1GH on June 12th 2009 at 11:44am
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This was one of the better designs from the competition by far. I like how its structure is reminiscent of a spine without looking anatomically literal.

posted by akay on June 12th 2009 at 1:22pm
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Will it hold dresses/blouses on hangers? Will he take special orders until it goes into production? To family and friends, I want this for my birthday (Christmas being too far away!)

posted by the mem on June 12th 2009 at 3:54pm
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"Will it hold dresses/blouses on hangers?"

Why not? - the splines fold down one-by-one

posted by bepsf on June 12th 2009 at 5:00pm
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I'll add my voice to the growing chorus of those who want one!

posted by purlgreyhound on June 12th 2009 at 10:04pm
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I really like it. MASS Produce for mass appeal Rob---please

posted by Peter knockstead on June 13th 2009 at 8:09pm
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I am searching for a cool, space-saving rack and this is the one! Please get it on the market asap! I think that you could also hang a few items on hangers by leaving a few (alternated) spines up. Is there a list for waiting consumers?

posted by klee001 on November 21st 2009 at 7:25pm
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