The Problem
POPULATION GROWTH
Global population is expected to grow 33% by 2050
URBANIZATION
70% of people will live in cities by 2050
FOOD
Food demand is expected to increase 78% by 2050
WATER
Agriculture currently drains 70% of freshwater withdrawals
A growing demand for local food means a growing need for water. Agricultural infrastructure must evolve to utilize water more efficiently, especially in water stressed regions and rapidly growing cities.
Our Solution
We are rethinking urban food systems to be more locally attuned, self-sustaining, and symbiotic by harnessing water from atmospheric sources such as rain, fog, and humidity. Our product, called AquaWeb™, captures, stores, and distributes water into local food production.
Using biomimicry, regenerative innovation inspired by nature, we build products and systems based on the functional principles and strategies of organisms and ecosystems.
Benefits
INEXPENSIVE
Saving on water and energy costs
makes growing produce easier and
more affordable.
eCO-FRIENDLY
Passive strategies, benign materials, and responsible resource management reduces negative environmental impact.
modular
Flexible, intuitive design allows for integration with various farming strategies and material waste streams.
food security
Irrigating with local water sources
allows access to local farming in regions without arable land.
water security
Tapping into atmospheric sources and storing within building envelopes improves resiliency regardless of climate.
decentralized
Distributed water infrastructure enables off-the-grid solutions for food production, supporting sustainable farmers.
Modularity
STRUCTURE
AquaWeb™ incorporates natural structural principles to allow for simple self assembly, scalability, and adaptive building integration.
components
Each part of the AquaWeb™ can be swapped out for easy maintenance, continued upgrades, and tailoring to local environmental conditions.
MATERIALS
We actively integrate materials that are biodegradable, recycled from other waste streams, or strategically fabricated to approach a net zero footprint.
