PENTASH: 5-Minute Shower Control

Water and sanitation

This project aims to reduce unnecessary daily water use. An overly extended shower not only wastes a large amount of water but also increases the risk of skin diseases. This physical interface encourages users to shorten their shower time. The shower control functions both as a push-down switch and a timer. The spring-back mechanism automatically turns off the water every time the shower hits the 5-minute maximum, and allows users to keep track of time during shower. Preserving as much water as we can is a more sustainable practice for both ourselves and our cities.

JURY STATEMENT

This is a simple and efficient solution for reducing water use.

WINNER STATEMENT

Design and everyday things matter!

UNIVERSITY

Rhode Island School of Design

Providence, US

WINNER

Chenyu Ding

Rhode Island School of Design

Chengxi Cai

Rhode Island School of Design

Shuyuan Zheng

Rhode Island School of Design