Water scarcity is a ubiquitous problem with its magnitude expected to rise in the near future due to diminishing groundwater resources, mitigated river flows, dwindling lakes, and heavily polluted water. With hydrogel, a passive desalination process is achievable through its absorption and desorption capabilities. Placing hydrogel in a bed above the sea water positions it in a location that received constant water evaporation.

The dome is able to absorb the heat from the solar radiation gained. It can then transfer this heat throughout the body of the structure, creating a warm environment for evaporation as well as desorption. The bump texture taken from the bump study is applied to the split dome, allowing the condensing water to slide down into the water bags.

The resulting system design was a floating structure with geometries that optimized evaporation and maximized water collection. The final proposal is a distributed system of water farms, creating an accessible network of resources for a complex community with a growing need for sustainable solutions.