Condense
Condense, a water collecting tool, was inspired by the reality of water scarcity on our planet and what remote water collection would look like in the future. In the right conditions, Condense is capable of collecting up to 5 liters of water per day.
At first I was inspired by mist caught in spider webs and Spanish Moss. After some research I learned that collecting mist is very climate specific and it seemed that dew collection was more adaptable. Eventually I found wet lupinus a natural ideal form for dew collection.
I took inspiration from nature's water collectors and used scientific analysis to determine the best ways to collect water from the air.
The geometry and angles of the vanes are driven by research for optimal dew collection conditions. The collector is composed of three layers. The sil nylon layer helps to reflect heat and is hydrophobic so water can drain into the basin easily. The aluminum layer acts as a conductor allowing the unit to get cooler overnight increasing efficiency. The insulator layer serves as a sponge to increase absorbtion and keep Condense colder longer.
Simple robust construction.
Collapses for portability.
Stable on any terrain.
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