AWARD YEAR
2019
CATEGORY
Community
GOALS
Life On Land
KEYWORDS
Food eco system, edible insects
COUNTRY
Mexico
DESIGNED BY
Karla Rosales García
MARIANA CERVANTES MACIAS
Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
WEBSITE
https://www.jamesdysonaward.org/2018/project/azcatl/
AZCATL
A prefabricated ant nest that helps ants to establish its colony quicker and easier.
According to several studies, by 2050 the world population will increase to 9 billion people, and as a consequence the demand for food and water will grow proportionally producing a crisis that our planet may not be able to cover. The possibilities to face a food crisis are limited but insects could be the missing link in the food industry that can create a circular economy, being a food and feeding source. Azcatl is a prefabricated nest that will help ants to establish its colony quicker and easier. Therefore, the cycle of repopulation will not be drastically interrupted, producing every season a regular amount of escamoles.
The prefabricated nest is produced with 3D printing technology and PLA, which is a filament that is easy to use and is made from renewable resources and thus, biodegradable.