Product design | Eco-concept | User case
There is no rain, but there is fog! 🌫
I utilized 3D printing technology and #biomimicry to develop a mesh that can capture up to 1 liter of water 💧 per day from constant fog. This mesh was inspired by the plant Cottula fallax and can be hung in various contexts, providing a sustainable source of water for communities and individuals in arid regions where fog is present. If you know of people or #communities who could benefit from this, please feel free to contact me ↗
Freshwater scarcity is increasing due to uneven distribution of water resources, population growth, changing diets, economic growth, and climate change. However, fog can be a valuable water source for countries suffering from high water stress. With small fog collectors, communities and individual users can take control of their own water supply. The use of 3D printing technology has the potential to enable global production.
Ultimately, the size of Nebula should be determined based on the specific needs and requirements of the community or individual user for whom it is intended. The hybrid fog collector is designed in a #modularway and can be extended vertically. Breaking down the device into smaller components also makes it easier to transport to remote or difficult-to-reach areas.
Imagine being on a foggy beach like in Los Osos,California. You could install Nebula and let it do the work for you. How about attaching Nebula to a Land Rover during a desert expedition in the Namib Desert, where fog
is present, in order to ensure a reliable watersource? Even in urban contexts, Nebula can be a game-changer, providing a sustainable source of water for people living in water-stressed areas. Nebula could be attached to buildings to capture fog and provide a reliable source of water. Imagine being able to collect water for irrigation or other uses simply by installing. Nebula could be on the side of a building in a fog-prone area.
Nebula's #modular design allows it to be customized based on the specific needs and requirements of the community or individual user for whom it is intended.
The hybrid fog collector can be extended vertically, and breaking down the device into smaller components also makes it easier to transport to remote or difficult-to-reach areas.
