Oasis

Oasis

Concept for a sustainable water collection system using nylon condensation and underground storage in arid regions.

Concept for a sustainable water collection system using nylon condensation and underground storage in arid regions.

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Challenge

Challenge

Accessing usable water is hindered by evaporation, groundwater depletion, and pollution in arid regions like Africa and Northwest China

Ideation

Ideation

Inspired by plants like Syntrichia caninervis, surface condensation near the ground was explored as a method to capture moisture from the air

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Objectives

Objectives

Water collection is achieved through surface condensation and underground storage to prevent evaporation

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Concept Development

Concept Development

Development of a rotatable frame for optimal contact between surface material and air

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Further development of the structure to maximize material surface area after deformation

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Structure and scenario

Structure and scenario

Captured condensation flows into a sealed underground container with observation holes for easy access

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Design for excellence!

© 2025 Ruiwen Chen

Design for excellence!

© 2025 Ruiwen Chen

Design for excellence!

© 2025 Ruiwen Chen