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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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)

7. Funding Requests Requested Item/Service Amount ($) Justification
Solar Panels
(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
Transferring water & energy distribution
Duplex Socket USB 3.6A
50.02 (2)
Outlet for charging
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8. Conclusion
How often the canopy furniture’s are to be maintained as well as any special skill needed for solar components are prevailing concerns.

9. Thank You for your time & for listening!