The rainwater collector is designed to be both a source of clean water as well as a community space. It utilizes locally sourced bamboo and water barrels as well as pre-fabricated joint and tarp. The joint and tarp are pre-fabricated for ease of use, but can also be recreated by locals with simple tools if provided with moulds and fabric template. The structure can be assembled quickly and easily with 2-3 people. The span of the tarp is wide enough to function as a temporary shelter and there is enough space underneath for a few people to sit alongside the barrel.
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Assignment for Oct 9
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Each section of the refugee camp is managed by a different WASH group
Source: Mike Zuckerman, 2020/09/25 Session at HKU from Uganda
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Comments:
- bamboo shall be treated to prevent termite issue
- attachment with the building structure is possible (such as opening small holes on roof to collect rainwater but it is not for drinking so further filtration technology shall be applied)
- household level design is more appropriate because when it is a large scale public system than there can be issue of ownership creating arguments over who gets access to the water (currently over 200 families share 1 water tank)
- The water collector as a public gathering space is appreciated since it serves more than a device but a public installation for to improve street life in camps ( for aesthetics and shading)
- Geometrical shapes can create variations and assemblage of individual collectors
3 detailed sketches of the design and technology
Sketches with
- Materials: umbrella / tensile materials, bamboo, rope or prefabricated joinery
- Dimensions, scale: size of a typical umbrella
- Colors
Design 1 (Square)
Design 2 (Hexagonal)
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feedback
distribution process? stability? legs too long? filtration?
