Architectural Facade Design Proposal for Water Production via Air Content

Abstract

The main aim of this article is to analyse current facade techniques, water producing systems and possible profits from the application of adequate facade designs which could produce water with the consideration of the needs of inhabitants. Nowadays for certain countries lacking the financial power to provide adequate water resources, the need of water harvesting becomes more crucial. The proposed water harvesting systems aim to increase the water resources by the application on the building’s facade. On the other hand, existing double skin facades have only been used for shading, ventilation or decorative purposes. This investigation focuses specifically on the design of the facade in terms of the production of water. The case study has taken place in North Cyprus, Nicosia. A selected area will be evaluated and the need of the water will be calculated then the proposal of the new facade model will be introduced. Most importantly this proposed facade model will meet the needs of water consumption of the inhabitants. It produces 420 litre water per day by using solar energy. With this system the application uses the sun energy to extract water from the air, also the application has potential to use as multi-functional purposes.