Clean water access is crucial for human survival and unfortunately, some communities around the world do not have this privilege due to poor infrastructure or disasters caused by the impeding force of climate change. Many architects are trying to provide viable solutions in the built environment to address such issues and designer Hong-En Lin focused namely on clean water access in this project.
Hong-En Lin thoughtfully proposes the use of local materials and traditional weaving techniques. While this brings down the cost of building the structure, the employment of traditional weaving also invites locals into the project. This effectively builds a sense of community.
The main feature of the house design is the roof which harnesses its wooden structure and a built0-in weaving device to collect dew and rainwater which eventually goes through a filtration system.
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Hong-En Lin Emphasizes the Importance of Clean Water Access
Trend Themes
1. Sustainable Architecture - Opportunity for architects to design eco-friendly structures that address clean water access and use local materials and techniques to build a sense of community.
2. Community-led Design - Potential for involving locals in the design and construction process to create a sense of ownership and strengthen community ties.
3. Water Filtration Innovation - Disruptive potential in developing advanced filtration systems that can effectively collect and purify dew and rainwater for clean water access.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - Architects can explore opportunities to incorporate sustainable practices and community engagement in their designs to address clean water access and enhance social impact.
2. Construction - Construction companies can adopt innovative techniques and materials, such as weaving devices, to build sustainable structures focused on collecting and filtering rainwater.
3. Water Technology - Water technology companies have the potential to develop advanced filtration systems that efficiently collect and purify dew and rainwater for use in communities lacking clean water access.