The “Bromelia” project comes about from the need to acquire and store rainwater for subsequent use. It is the first design of its kind, and comprises a main body (column) and catchment tank at the top that reaches a diameter of around 9 metres and can be equipped with a photovoltaic film. The whole structure is reminiscent of a tropical plant – a bromelia – which stores the rainwater inside its hollow body.
The structural part of the “bromelia” is made of steel while the facing and visible parts are made of painted sheet metal. The dimensions of the hydraulic components vary according to the rainfall rates in the geographical areas where they will be installed. In particular the water storage tank will have a proportional capacity to the number of “bromelias” installed. Moreover, the “plants” can also serve as urban decoration thanks to the possibility to add seats, waste baskets, lighting, wi-fi antennas and LED monitors to the bodies. They can serve as a shelter from the sun or rain or as a stop for means of public transport.
The “bromelia” project is protected by a patent.