The Open Source Ceramic Waterfilter is an
ongoing research project in collaboration with various research
institutes on the potential benefits of using Unfold's
unique
ceramic 3D
printing process for the production of water filters in
the developing world.
The Open Source
Ceramic Waterfilter is an ongoing research project in collaboration
with various research institutes on the potential benefits of using
Unfold's unique
ceramic
3D printing process for the production of water filters in
the developing world.
The first water filter is a prototype commissioned by
OpenStructures for the
2012 Istanbul Design Biennial.
The OpenStructures WaterBoiler, originally designed and composed by
Jesse Howard in collaboration with Thomas Lommée. The
WaterBoiler is based on the OpenStructures design principles. In
Unfold's adaptation, the water recipient, a salvaged, PET bottle,
was replaced by a cut-through glass bottle that holds a ceramic
water filter 3D printed using one of the machines that they
developed. It further contains OS compatible parts designed by
Fabio Lorefice (3D printed adaptor piece).
fig. 01-03: photography by Intrastructures
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