# Designer Rain Catcher Systems Studio Sway Develops an Aid for People in Drought-Stricken Regions By Kalin Ned | Published 2019-12-03 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rain-catchers References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2019/12/02/aquatecture-rain-catcher-panels-shaakira-jassat/) & [studio-sway](http://studio-sway.com/about/) Shaakira Jassat, who is the founder of Studio Sway, has developed a slick and efficient rain catcher that will enable people in urban cities to collect water for drinking. The panel is dubbed 'Aquatecture' and it is quite slim. The silhouette, of course, is strategic — Jassat envisions it "to [seamlessly] fit on the outside of buildings in dense urban environments." The rain catcher was conceived after the designer visited her native country in South Africa. She sought out to find a solution that would help drought-stricken cities, where "space is a premium." The Aquatecture panel is expected to gather rainfall and channel the water into the building's grey-water system, "where it can be recycled along with the wastewater from sinks, washing machines, and other appliances." Image Credit: Ronald Smits, Angeline Swinkels ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: South America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Eco Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/ecoarchitecture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Smart Rain Catcher Systems:** The integration of IoT and machine learning to rainwater collection systems. - **Compact Water Management Solutions:** Development of space-saving water management systems for densely populated areas. - **Sustainable Building Solutions:** Innovative designs for buildings that promote sustainable and eco-friendly practices. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture and Construction:** Incorporating smart and sustainable water management systems into building designs. - **Smart Home Technology:** Developing IoT devices and machine learning algorithms to optimize rainwater collection. - **Environmental Technology:** Providing solutions for sustainable water management and conservation in drought-stricken regions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rain-Collecting Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bpas-architects.md) - [Eco-Conscious Rain-Harvesting Headwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daughters-of-rain.md) - [Rainwater Multifunctional Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raindrop-1.md) - [Water Catch-Integrated Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hemisphere.md) - [Accessible Atmospheric Water Dispensers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/water-from-air.md) - [Hydro-Positive Microhomes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/living-on-groundwater.md) - [Avant-Garde Water Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oasium.md) - [Water-Saving Bathroom Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bergvattnet.md) - [Pressure-Sensitive Shower Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-shower-concept.md)