HydroTensile is a modular, lightweight textile facade that captures fog and dew for water collection using a mesh of hydrophilic and hydrophobic fibers, designed from recycled materials to promote water sustainability in architecture.
Organization
TU Delft, Bucky Lab
Project information
Our goal was to develop a buildingintegrated solution that actively contributes to water sustainability by harvesting fog and dew. We created HydroTensile, a lightweight textile facade combining hydrophilic and hydrophobic fi bers in an optimized mesh. This system captures airborne moisture and channels it for collection and use. The facade is modular, adaptable to various architectural designs, and designed with sustainability in mind, using recycled materials like rPET and aluminum. Our prototype showcases material efficiency and pattern design. Future refi nements could enhance durability against UV exposure, sandstorms, self-cleaning mechanisms, and production scalability through a uniform aluminum profile. These steps will ensure long-term performance and easier manufacturing at scale.