‘Aguante’ is a water distiller designed to be used during natural disasters, precisely because in response to situations that have occurred in Chile, delays have been detected in the arrival of assistance to rural or remote areas, as has happened with drinking water, medicines and food, among other basic and necessary supplies. During these situations, access to drinking water is extremely important and this distiller seeks to contribute through its simple and efficient use: it has a capacity of ten liters and is capable of distilling contaminated water through a rapid condensation process. To operate, it only needs a heat source. When using cold water at the top, the steam that touches the icy surface generates clean water, which will fall to be easily collected. It is a cheap device because of its materiality and it can be very useful in a future crisis situation. This project was exhibited at the 2017 Design Biennial in Chile.
Designers:
Francisca Fuenzalida
Trinidad French-Davis
Joaquin Rosas
