Wylant, Barry DeanMunguía Bravo, Pablo Adrián2014-07-292014-11-172014-07-292014http://hdl.handle.net/11023/1659The Tarahumara people face challenges accessing safe potable water. From an understanding of this fundamental need this thesis project was pursued. The first part of this thesis studies the conditions and characteristics of the Tarahumara indigenous communities, developing an understanding of those factors contributing to the water shortages in the area. The second section provides an insight into the Tarahumara world view and analyzes strategies pursued to introduce aid programs to the Tarahumara communities. The third section is a survey of designs and technologies used to manage water. The last section is a design for a water management system, as well as a group of strategies developed to promote the understanding of this system among the Tarahumara communities. Conclusively, the project findings show that the most appropriate way to address the challenges identified is through the use of a multi-stage and modular water management system, including, informative and educational elements.engUniversity of Calgary graduate students retain copyright ownership and moral rights for their thesis. You may use this material in any way that is permitted by the Copyright Act or through licensing that has been assigned to the document. For uses that are not allowable under copyright legislation or licensing, you are required to seek permission.Design and Decorative ArtsEnvironmental SciencesHuman DevelopmentMexicoTarahumarapovertyrainwater collectionwater managementWater TreatmentBiomimicryDesigntechnologyworld viewContextEnvironmentSustainabilityInformationEducationwell-beingmaster thesis10.11575/PRISM/24709