Capturing the Atmosphere through the use of Fog Harvesters
Disciplines
Architectural Engineering | Architectural Technology | Environmental Design | Urban, Community and Regional Planning
Abstract (300 words maximum)
Water scarcity is currently a prominent global challenge. The primary objective of my proposal is to address this issue by implementing alternative methods for the preservation and distribution of water in order to benefit the residents of Peru across residential, industrial, and agricultural domains. Presently, there are worldwide initiatives dedicated to the extraction of moisture from fog through moisture-capturing systems. However, there exists a significant deficit in public awareness regarding these technologies. A secondary goal of my proposal is to raise awareness regarding the deployment of passive systems, which possess the potential to inspire architects and influence the architectural morphology of new urban areas and landscapes. This can be achieved by designing architectural elements that both enhance the local environment and facilitate water harvesting techniques for the community. The design I created involves a series of interconnected network of fog collectors situated on the slopes of a mountain side. This facility will serve as an artistic display, featuring performative fog catcher panels inspired by Peru's traditional weaving techniques and patterns. These performative panels will operate as passive systems, capturing atmospheric moisture from the sky. The collected water will be made available to the public for their use, and any surplus water will be utilized to transform the arid mountain terrain into a lush, vegetated landscape.
Academic department under which the project should be listed
CACM - Architecture
Primary Investigator (PI) Name
Selen Okcu
Additional Faculty
Selen Okcu, Architecture, sokcu@kennesaw.edu
Capturing the Atmosphere through the use of Fog Harvesters
Water scarcity is currently a prominent global challenge. The primary objective of my proposal is to address this issue by implementing alternative methods for the preservation and distribution of water in order to benefit the residents of Peru across residential, industrial, and agricultural domains. Presently, there are worldwide initiatives dedicated to the extraction of moisture from fog through moisture-capturing systems. However, there exists a significant deficit in public awareness regarding these technologies. A secondary goal of my proposal is to raise awareness regarding the deployment of passive systems, which possess the potential to inspire architects and influence the architectural morphology of new urban areas and landscapes. This can be achieved by designing architectural elements that both enhance the local environment and facilitate water harvesting techniques for the community. The design I created involves a series of interconnected network of fog collectors situated on the slopes of a mountain side. This facility will serve as an artistic display, featuring performative fog catcher panels inspired by Peru's traditional weaving techniques and patterns. These performative panels will operate as passive systems, capturing atmospheric moisture from the sky. The collected water will be made available to the public for their use, and any surplus water will be utilized to transform the arid mountain terrain into a lush, vegetated landscape.