31 Jan Vote for the HydroTree Biomimcry design
A group of University of Texas Environmental Science, Geology and Hydrogeology students have entered their biomimicry design, The HydroTree, in the Dell Social Innovation Challenge to win funding for their project. The HydroTree is a condensation collection system. As of now they are in 2nd place for the People's Choice Award, and your vote will help them win! Please watch their video and take two minutes to help promote an alternative source of water!
1. Open this website: http://www.
2. Click "Register" on the top right of the page. Fill in all information, which takes less than a minute.
3. A confirmation email will be sent to the email you filled in. Go to your email, open the email that Dell sends you for authentication. The hyperlink in the email will send you to the Dell Social Innovation Homepage.
4. Reopen this website: http://www.
From the site:
"The HydroTree is a freestanding structure that will condense and catch water for various domestic and agricultural uses. Moisture from the air will condense on the surface of the petals, optimizing the process through high surface-to-air temperature contrast and orientation to wind direction, while minimizing loss to evaporation. The HydroTree also collects rain and can be enhanced to maximize rainwater collection. Collection of condensation is a viable option for water consumption for individuals concerned about their carbon footprint, and encourages the concept of creating a healthy urban ecosystem through diversifying the means of collection, and by dispersing collection sites for resilience. The HydroTree can be competitively compared to water barrel collection devices. The HydroTree is a site specific design, meaning its shape and size can be altered to optimize condensation in different environments. "
"Our design is an alternative to traditional sources of water and traditional notions of resource allocation and availability. This project has the potential to challenge the current stigmas about personal water collection, and to move the conversation towards acceptance and eventually widespread utilization of alternative sources of water."
–Texas Water Ninjas
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