Innovation Challenge Fall 2018 Urban Oasis Team Members: Afolabi Ibitoye Grzegorz Kosieradzki Jude Rene Vallon School: New York City College of Technology

Urban Oasis is a solar powered, environmentally friendly, strong & durable rain catching canopy furniture for eco- conscious city residents, urbanites and business owners. Why they care: Reduce anthropogenic impact, save money, and reduce reliance on natural resources. Total In Person Video Chat Phone 12 10 2

Value Propositions Sustainability Increased foot traffic for business owners Environmentally efficient Customizable Saves $ on electricity bills & solar tax benefits Aesthetically pleasing Self irrigation for organic / vegetable home garden - Decreases water run-off - Greener environments

Customer Segments Green Enthusiasts – Residential Properties Storefront Small Businesses Restaurants outdoor gardens, etc. Landlord / Manager of NYC city buildings (Aesthetics & Property value) 50+ young at heart

Lessons Learned From the interviews conducted, we were able to deduce the following: Maintenance cost & frequency. Space to assembly a canopy structure also can influence decisions. “maybe we can add a speaker for music, are the batteries expensive?”. . . Alyson “does it have a table” . . . Khalil Post-Mortem (Lessons Learned): Parents are more likely to be influenced by their kids to invest in a canopy for their backyards. Invest: Developing countries

What’s Next? A NOT-YET on the Wooden Canopy (short life span, too heavy, maintenance) Fabric and Light Metal Structure Canopy “reverse umbrella”. All Recycled Metal Canopy – adaptable to all weather (next to develop)

Funding Requests Requested Item/Service Amount ($) Justification Solar Panels 113.36 (2) To be added to new designs Materials 300 Purchase of Canvas and Metal Sheets Battery (car/rechargeable) 60 (2) To be used to conserve energy for new structures Solar Controller 40 (2) Regulate solar generation to prevent overcharge and damage to batteries and connected components. Solar Decathlon (Design Challenge Registration) 100 Presentation of canopy during sustainability competition. 2019 Solar Decathlon (Denver) 200 Hotel stay for 4 days REV campus challenge, Urban X, Meetup Transportation cost to location Pipes, copper wires, hose & screws 30.72 + 5.9 Transferring water & energy distribution Duplex Socket USB 3.6A 50.02 (2) Outlet for charging Total 1000.00 https://brooklynchamberofcommerce.wufoo.com/forms/r2iwygt1fda78d/

Conclusion How often the canopy furniture’s are to be maintained as well as any special skill needed for solar components are prevailing concerns.

Thank You for your time & for listening!