PITCH: AFRICA is soccer field designed to capture, clean and store rainwater. Envisioned specifically for Africa, due to the continent's enthusiasm for the sport, the idea is to have a street soccer pitch that builds communities while at the same time provides a basic necessity.
PITCH: AFRICA, created by Jane Harrison and David Turnbull of Atopia Research, can provide enough clean drinking water so that 1,000 people can drink every day for an entire year.
Soccer Field Rain Harvesting
PITCH: AFRICA Captures and Cleans Water for Communities
Trend Themes
1. Rainwater Harvesting - Developing sustainable, community-based rainwater harvesting solutions can provide a basic necessity for remote communities all over the world.
2. Community Building Through Sports - By designing sports facilities that can improve access to basic necessities, we can create stronger, more resilient communities.
3. Socially Responsible Engineering - Engineers should focus on socially responsible innovations that can address basic needs of communities and help secure sustainable futures globally.
Industry Implications
1. Sports and Recreation - Substantial investment in sustainable sports infrastructure can provide fundamental services to communities and create new leisure opportunities in remote areas.
2. Water Management - Rainwater harvesting and purification systems can improve water management in many areas of high water vulnerability and provide clean drinking water for communities.
3. Engineering and Construction - Developing innovative and sustainable engineering solutions that focus on community-based projects can play a crucial role in shaping the future of society.