# Downspout Art Vertical Stainless Steel Water Storage by Moss Sund By Elsa Blaine | Published 2009-04-10 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cista-chic-rainbarrel-moss-sund References: [mosssund](http://www.mosssund.com/CIST.html) CISTA is an ultra-chic alternative to a plastic rain barrel. [Moss Sund Architects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/botnica) and figlforty have created this modern vertical stainless steel water storage unit for urban environments. The unit attaches to your downspout and fits neatly against the house. A thermoplastic bladder holds up to 100 gallons of water collected from the roof overflow and stores it for you to use to [water gardens and planted containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tendril-1). Inside, there is room for you to place a [potted vine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/planter-300) which will happily grow up CISTA’s stainless shell, creating a beautiful living green sculpture alongside your home. CISTA will be unveiled at the Green Living Show later this month in Toronto. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sustainable Water Storage:** Create innovative and aesthetically pleasing alternatives to traditional plastic rain barrels for urban environments. - **Vertical Garden Sculpture:** Combine functional water storage with a living green sculpture to enhance urban landscapes. - **Rainwater Harvesting:** Develop efficient systems to collect and store rainwater for gardening and other purposes in urban areas. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture and Design:** Create innovative water storage solutions that blend seamlessly with modern urban architecture. - **Landscaping and Gardening:** Explore the integration of functional water storage systems with green elements to enhance urban garden design. - **Environmental Sustainability:** Promote the use of rainwater harvesting systems to reduce water waste and promote sustainable practices in urban areas. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rainwater Multifunctional Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raindrop-1.md) - [Water Catch-Integrated Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hemisphere.md) - [Outdoor Water Sink Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waterworks.md) - [Self-Watering Compact Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patella-crescenda.md) - [Water-Saving Bathroom Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bergvattnet.md) - [Futuristic Self-Watering Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-klaustrafloria.md) - [Wall Art Umbrella Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/justin-case.md) - [Artful Sculptural Umbrella Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inbetween-umbrella.md) - [Branch-Like Umbrella Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aghsan.md)