Inhabitat: Roland Cernat's Beautiful Sustaino-Glider!

Beyond gorgeous and made out of fully recyclable materials, the Oriens Glider by Roland Cernat really tosses down the ol' gauntlet on conventional plane design.



According to a post on inhabitat today:

"He describes his Oriens Glider as “A plane with [a] reinvented lifecycle based on the Cradle-to-Cradle principle. It combines an ecological energy concept and sustainable materials, with an organic design language and bionic inspired details”.

Cernat’s concept is governed by a “designed-for-disassembly” philosophy based upon the Cradle-to-Cradle ideals, thus all of its materials are easily recyclable. The glider’s frame is constructed out of a lightweight flax bio-compound that is CO2 neutral, recyclable, and its transparent body is constructed out of polycarbonate, which can be repeatedly recycled without compromising its integrity.

The glider’s wings are crested with photovoltaic cells that provide for emissions-free flight, and an electric motor houses a propeller that retracts when gliding for increased efficiency. For safety and practicality, a fuel engine and generator allows the plane to operate as a hybrid."

Actually, thinking about it, the Oriens could be the great-grandson of the famous Bell Helicopter.



Could be related, no?

We'd love a clear bio-acrylic zeppelin! Yum!

Thanks for the tip inhabitat!
And thanks for the inspirato Roland Cernat!