VERTIFLO focuses on addressing drought through better water management. Developed a rainwater capture and vertical irrigation system that collects rainwater when it is available and redistributes it to plants over time. By combining storage and irrigation into one structure, the system helps gardens and small agricultural spaces remain productive even during dry periods.
Early Ideation Sketches
Street-Side Rain Gutter
Aqueduct-Style Channel
Traffic Barrier & Drainage
Telescope-Style Channe Deployment
Portable Drainage Barriers
Temporary Deployment
Aluminum Deployment Channel
Adjustable Water Channel
Irrigation Channel
Irrigation Collection Roof
Irrigation Pergola
Crop Irrigation System
The issue isn't lack of rain - It's how we save it when we have it
Opportunity: System that captures rainwater and redistribute when plants need it most
Drought Data
• 40% of the US experiences drought conditions
• Crop yields can drop by 50%
• Soil nutrients declines by 60-90%
• 35% of precipitation becomes runoff
• Water goes unused and wasted
Early Sketch
Refined Sketch
Dimension Sketch
Early Render Sketch
Refinement
Modular Idea Rendering
Profile Dimensions
Pot Dimensions
Cad Development
Extruded Components
Extrusion Profiles
How it Works:
• Rain collects in trough
• Grate top prevents access of debris
• Water is stored in trough
• Irrigation lines feed plants slowly/constantly
VERTIFLO Helps:
• Conserve Water
• Support plant growth during drought
• Utilize rainwater runoff
• Create sustainable urban agriculture
AI Development
