Roof tiles that capture and filter water
Rainwater can be an excellent solution in areas with a limited water supply. However, in many places, harvested rainwater is often unsafe for human consumption. Roofing tiles equipped with a built-in filtration system could help resolve this issue by providing clean, safe water.
These tiles can capture and harvest water from the atmosphere!
A portable water filter would be perfect for filtering harvested rainwater.
Or a DIY rainwater filter!
Check this out! Houses in Bermuda feature roof designs optimized for harvesting rainwater.
https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-38222271
It has already been done! There’s a company that created smart tiles that can harvest, filter, and even store rainwater.