Design Indaba | 02.10.2026 01:00
Glasgow based design agency Filament have developed a flat-pack, modular solar thermal collector to make hot water more accessible in under-resourced communities. Titled the Solaris Kit, the flat-pack system can be transported efficiently, assembled with basic tools and installed on rooftops or open ground. Once installed, the prism shaped device quietly converts solar energy into hot water without the need to burn fossil fuels. The SolarisKit allows communal access to hotwater. The kit has been prototyped for conditions including dust, wind, UV exposure and rough handling, and its applications has been tested through use in rural clinics in Rwanda.
