Design studio Alsar Atelier works together with designer Oscar Zamora to create the new Bogotá fog catcher in Colombia. It is a project that is able to collect 200 liters of water on a weekly basis, going towards the local community. It uses a simple structure that is draped in fabric to do so and this was commissioned by community leader Caesaw Salomon to create more water sources for locals.
It is made up of a light steel frame and wrapped in a fabric plastic known as polisombra. The studio's founder Alejandro Saldarriaaga tells Dezeen, "The project also takes on a critical position on the traditional construction methods of the self-built environments of Bogotá, concrete and brick, and introduces a material that is easily assembled, durable, with short construction times, and more sustainable."
Water-Producing Draped Structures
Alsar Atelier and Oscar Zamorea Design the Bogotá Fog Catcher
Trend Themes
1. Fog Collectors - Developing modern tech for water harvesting using fog catchers
2. Sustainable Water Sources - Creating new opportunities for communities to have access to sustainable water sources
3. Light and Durable Structures - Innovating strong and lightweight structures to support fog-catching projects
Industry Implications
1. Architecture and Design - Creating innovative designs that aid in sustainable water sourcing
2. Environmental Engineering - Developing new tech and products to collect water from the atmosphere
3. Construction Materials - Creating sustainable and easy-to-assemble materials for the construction of fog-catching projects