Students at the National Cheng Kung University in Taiwan are addressing the lack of water access in tropical climates with the creation of 'AQUAIR' -- a portable water-harvesting device which pulls fresh water from fog.
Made with locally sourced materials, AQUAIR is both easy to use and simple to assemble. The device, which features a mesh fabric stretched across a bamboo structure, collects water vapor from the air, into a bucket through a tube with an integrated fan. Designed to be used in remote mountainous regions, this device poses as a functional alternative for those living in climates where access to natural water is scarce.
The students plan to take the design to Honduras, to to help introduce the device to the local community.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Fog-harvesting Technology
- Developing innovative devices like AQUAIR that collect fresh water from fog is a disruptive innovation opportunity in the water scarcity sector.
- Sustainable Water Solutions
- Creating portable water-harvesting systems using locally sourced materials, like AQUAIR, presents an opportunity for sustainable water solutions in remote areas.
- Adaptable Water Collection Devices
- Designing easy-to-use and simple-to-assemble water-harvesting devices, such as AQUAIR, offers disruptive innovation potential for addressing water access challenges in tropical climates.
Where This Applies
- Water Scarcity Solutions
- The fog-harvesting technology used in AQUAIR presents an opportunity for companies in the water scarcity solutions industry to develop innovative and sustainable products.
- Sustainable Construction Materials
- Local sourcing of materials, as demonstrated by AQUAIR's bamboo structure, opens up opportunities for the sustainable construction materials industry to create eco-friendly products.
- Community Development
- Introducing portable water-harvesting devices, like AQUAIR, to remote areas highlights the potential disruption in the community development sector by providing access to clean water.
