+This is for me one of the most interesting projects of recent years that combines the art of engineering, simplicity and environment
The Ice Stupas (2019, TheNewYorker)Sonam Wangchuk lives and works in the Ladakh region of India, high in the Himalayas. This harsh mountain area is experiencing acute water shortages due to climate change. Sonam, who is an engineer and educator, found a simple but ingenious way to store water using artificial glaciers that will irrigate trees and crops.
https://youtu.be/FdVijr10DZ0?list=FLIZ1T26GQyqCYeilnxljykQ
https://youtu.be/7dChiLpYifs
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The Ice Stupa Project Ice Stupa (Wikipedia) Sonam Wangchuk (Wikipedia) Students’ Educational and Cultural Movement of Ladakh (SECMOL)