View Slideshow A water catchment house design in Africa won Special Recognition in the Architectural Design category at the Design Educates Awards 2023. The design by Hong-En, Lin addresses the challenges of water scarcity and pollution in Africa by using local materials and traditional weaving techniques to create a clean and sustainable water source. Continue reading below Our Featured Videos The roof of the water catchment house plays a pivotal role in water collection. A wooden structure combined with a weaving device is used to collect dew, harnessing moisture from the air during the early morning and collecting rainwater. These water sources pass through a filtration system to ensure purity and can be stored for various uses, including drinking, cooking food and maintaining better hygiene practices. Related: These countries are facing the biggest health impacts The design integrates local weaving culture with housing and dew collection techniques to create sustainable and cost-effective solutions.…