solar powered water filter by gabriele diamanti

'eliodomestico' by gabriele diamanti

italian designer gabriele diamanti has developed 'eliodomestico' a solar-powered water distiller made from terracotta,
recycled plastic and anodised zinc. the device produces 5 litres of drinking water daily and is one of 12 finalists in the
prix émile hermés 2011 competition. compared to traditional solar stills, 'eliodomestico' is designed to function without
filters nor electricity, and requires minimal maintenance. using traditional technologies, the system has no negative
environmental impact and will create positive outcomes for the local economies because it's to be produced by local
craftsmen. taking from archetypal forms and materials, the distiller is easy to use: in the morning fill the water tank
with water from a local source and in the evening collect clean, evaporated and re-condensed water in a portable basin
placed underneath the tank. 

working process



solar household still



still life 1
images courtesy of fondation d'entreprise Hermès © DISKO

still life 2
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detail of the water bowl with condenser lid
images courtesy of fondation d'entreprise Hermès © DISKO



details


production



production

explanation of distilling process

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