The Committee on the Environment (COTE) is a knowledge-based committee that educates and advocates for built environments that promote a healthy, sustainable, and equitable future for all communities and natural environments in North Texas.
Balancing aesthetics with function, Water Without Rain reimagines how installations can interact with the world. Located in the University of Texas at Arlington, it transforms a structure to a dynamic system, that engages the senses while efficiently capturing water. Inspired from the adaptive functions of the bluebonnet, we extracted from the plant’s xylem and stoma to shape performance. Bamboo serves as the primary structural framework, while custom PETG nodes enable precise connections and structural flexibility.
This program explores the potential of bamboo as a catalyst for sustainable design, illustrating how unique properties can transform the way material is approached as not only aesthetics but also environmental responsibility. By connecting the concept of Water Without Rain with practical design applications, attendees will gain insight into how materials can contribute to resilience.
No registration required. This program has been approved for LU | HSW by AIA CES.
