Our planets dwindling oil supply is front-page news. Less discussed is our lack of fresh water in the face of global warming and permanent drought.
To this end, Grimshaw Partners has planned a new seawater greenhouse for the Canary Islands. Using solar panels to power a series of evaporators and condensers, the structure produces fresh water from moisture in the air. A piece of public infrastructure, it doubles as a waterfront attraction, serving as a sweeping open-air theatre.
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Article found on Inhabitat
September 11th, 2008 at 11:03 am
I love this one. An ingenius idea, and defintely the way forward.
Nice one Tom.
September 15th, 2008 at 3:48 am
I love this one too