+Component ProďŹ le: Water Crates Called water crates due to the cage that surrounds the plastic 250 gallon water storage tanks within, these components are salvaged from the food and chemical industries as they are generally discarded after their usefulness is fulďŹ lled.The anatomy of the water crate consists of three basic pieces: (1) the inner, heavy-duty plastic 250 gallon storage tank and attached hose bib (2) the exterior metal cage that protects the inner storage tank and (3) the pallet that the former two are attached to. The water crate is designed for mobility with its stackable unit size and an integrated pallet. On a functional level, the storage tank holds rainwater for various uses.The integrated hose bibs allow easy hook-up and access to the water. The water crates can also serve as aesthetic lighting elements, a climbing playground structure for children or as a room for shower and toilet facilities. To construct the latter, three water crates are needed. Two, which form the room, are disassembled with the tops and one side of the cage cut out. The two partial cages are then stacked on one another and connected, lining up the open side. The third water crate, which remains unaltered, is placed on the top to provide water storage for the shower. Toilet facilities are made by installing a composting toilet inside the crate structure. Privacy panels are attached to the sides of the cage and then the whole unit can be attached to a shipping container for security and stability. Figure 2.42 (top): example of a water crate Figure 2.43 (above): ReTank Wonderbar, Amsterdam Figure 2.44 (below): Kubik outdoor club, Berlin
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