THE DEW BANK
Due to the lack of water resources in dry desert areas, a designer created the fog collecting water bottle through studying the Namibian Desert beetle.
Design
The design of this fog collecting water source is inspired by the water collecting methods of Onymacris unguicularis (the head stander beetle), commonly known as the Fog-basking Beetle or the Namib Desert Beetle. The Dew Bank allows for fog to collect and create droplets of water that are collected in the dew bank eventually making a beneficial amount of drinkable water. The dome-like gourd enables the droplets to roll down the surface and into a collecting pan that holds the water until somebody either drinks the freshly collected water or empties the pan out.
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The design of this fog collecting water source is inspired by the water collecting methods of Onymacris unguicularis (the head stander beetle), commonly known as the Fog-basking Beetle or the Namib Desert Beetle. The Dew Bank allows for fog to collect and create droplets of water that are collected in the dew bank eventually making a beneficial amount of drinkable water. The dome-like gourd enables the droplets to roll down the surface and into a collecting pan that holds the water until somebody either drinks the freshly collected water or empties the pan out.
(Shown in the picture above)
As of now the Dew Bank is not a foolproof solution. Although this technology is proven to supply water as of now it is not able to supply the amount of water needed to supply an entire community. This design would would need to be expanded a great amount in order to do so, or each community member would need to have their own Dew Bank in order to satisfy everyones water consumption.
Some positive aspects of the Dew Bank is that it is energy efficient and takes little to no power to operate.
On top of that the Dew Bank is not very expensive compared to other fog collecting systems for people in dry regions. This is something to take into extreme consideration because most of the areas that need a water source are in developing areas with low income. Unfortunately, there is not enough sustained success with this creation, and as of now it has not surpassed the stage of anything other than a prototype from the designer.
Although this creation was and is just a prototype, I think that an upscale version could make a difference in communities that do not have a stable water source, particularly in arid climates. The Dew Bank has some downfalls, but designs like these are one more step in the right direction for sustainability when resources are scarce. If and when the Dew Bank becomes readily available to these communities I believe it will revolutionize life in these areas and help change to world for the better. All thanks to the Namib Desert beetle and beetles alike that share this trait.
As of now the Dew Bank is not a foolproof solution. Although this technology is proven to supply water as of now it is not able to supply the amount of water needed to supply an entire community. This design would would need to be expanded a great amount in order to do so, or each community member would need to have their own Dew Bank in order to satisfy everyones water consumption.
Some positive aspects of the Dew Bank is that it is energy efficient and takes little to no power to operate.
On top of that the Dew Bank is not very expensive compared to other fog collecting systems for people in dry regions. This is something to take into extreme consideration because most of the areas that need a water source are in developing areas with low income. Unfortunately, there is not enough sustained success with this creation, and as of now it has not surpassed the stage of anything other than a prototype from the designer.
Although this creation was and is just a prototype, I think that an upscale version could make a difference in communities that do not have a stable water source, particularly in arid climates. The Dew Bank has some downfalls, but designs like these are one more step in the right direction for sustainability when resources are scarce. If and when the Dew Bank becomes readily available to these communities I believe it will revolutionize life in these areas and help change to world for the better. All thanks to the Namib Desert beetle and beetles alike that share this trait.
The Designer
PAK KITAE
Designer of the Dew Bank
Under the company Yanko Designs Pak Kitae always had an interest in resource sustainability. This creation was inspired by what a single drop of water means to a person who lives in a desert climate, and the life or death scenario that is in the balance of the presence of water. Pak wanted to create something that could help people living in these arid conditions to get clean water without having to go through so much trouble to find a water source. Through using the design of a beetle who has adapted over time to these arid conditions, Pak was able to create the "Dew Bank" that would enable people to obtain a clean water source in these extreme conditions. His invention is on its way to becoming a staple in arid conditions as a sure way to provide water. He is still researching and improving his invention with the intent to revolutionize water shortage problems
PAK KITAE
Designer of the Dew Bank
Under the company Yanko Designs Pak Kitae always had an interest in resource sustainability. This creation was inspired by what a single drop of water means to a person who lives in a desert climate, and the life or death scenario that is in the balance of the presence of water. Pak wanted to create something that could help people living in these arid conditions to get clean water without having to go through so much trouble to find a water source. Through using the design of a beetle who has adapted over time to these arid conditions, Pak was able to create the "Dew Bank" that would enable people to obtain a clean water source in these extreme conditions. His invention is on its way to becoming a staple in arid conditions as a sure way to provide water. He is still researching and improving his invention with the intent to revolutionize water shortage problems