# Eco-Desert Watering Holes The Solar Oasis Aims to Make the Namib Desert Livable By Michael Hines | Published 2011-11-28 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-oasis References: [ecofriend](http://www.ecofriend.com/solar-oasis-deserts-sustain-life.html) & [cargocollective](http://cargocollective.com/weller/2084908/Solar-Oasis) Philip Weller is aiming to make the Namib Desert in Nambia a little more hospitable with his [Solar Oasis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-wanda) design. Solar Oasis is a proposed condensation collection center that would transform the harsh climate of the Namib desert into a hub to supporting plant, animal and human life. Weller's Solar Oasis would be powered by the sun's rays and would gather the [low-lying moist air](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-atmospheric-water) of the desert. The moisture gathered would be used to support life of all types, with Weller's conceptual images depicting a zebra drinking from a pool of water against a backdrop of lush flora. It doesn't look like the world's deserts will be getting water anytime soon, so perhaps it's time to start [harnessing their solar energy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eo-canopy) to make them a more hospitable place. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Eco Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/ecoarchitecture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Condensation Collection Centers:** The concept of condensation collection centers presents an opportunity for creating livable environments in harsh desert climates. - **Solar-powered Infrastructure:** Solar power can be harnessed to power essential infrastructure, such as water collection and support systems, in arid regions. - **Revitalizing Arid Landscapes:** Creating hubs that support plant, animal, and human life in deserts offers the potential for revitalizing and transforming arid landscapes. ### Where This Applies - **Renewable Energy:** The renewable energy industry can explore the development of solar-powered infrastructure to support life in harsh desert environments. - **Desert Agriculture:** The concept of condensation collection centers opens up opportunities for the desert agriculture industry to cultivate crops and sustain livestock. - **Desert Tourism and Hospitality:** By creating livable environments in deserts, the tourism and hospitality industry can attract visitors to explore these unique landscapes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tire-Crafted Solar Stills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floating-solar-still.md) - [Accessible Atmospheric Water Dispensers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/water-from-air.md) - [Off-Grid Mobile Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/offgrid-mobile-home.md) - [Drinking Water Home Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atmospheric.md) - [Avant-Garde Water Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oasium.md) - [Haute Hydroponic Gardening Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oasis-smart-farm.md) - [Desert Sanctuary Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oasis.md) - [Atmospheric Water Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-atmospheric-water.md) - [Water-Generating Camping Trailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2023-living-vehicle.md)