27 stories
As water scarcity, pollution, and aging infrastructure challenge cities worldwide, designers, architects, and engineers are developing new approaches to filtration and purification. We bring together projects that explore clean water access through innovative systems, materials, products, and public infrastructure, revealing how design can shape more resilient water futures.
developed by researchers at yonsei university and international collaborators, the floating device converts simple movement into energy for water testing and microbial disinfection.
the sustainable fog recycling system imitates the namib desert beetle's ancient survival skill to harvest its own water supply.
your own online design shop — no sales commission collected
2026 NY Architectural & Interior Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
2027 French Design Awards deadline: april 6th, 2027 
Kinderspace: Architecture for Children's Development competition / Edition #4 $ 11,773.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 
Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: october 20th, 2026 
Valli Wine Tasting Room $ 11,632.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 
2026 NY Product Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
Underbridge #2 $ 9,290.00 USD deadline: october 19th, 2026 
The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 
2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 2026 
WDC 2028 Busan Pavilion International Design Competition $ 46,666.00 USD deadline: october 26th, 2026 
