Microcubo Tower drinking fountains in Cascais schools
In Cascais, urban spaces are being transformed into classrooms and agents of change. The installation of 82 Microcubo Tower drinking fountains, in partnership with the Cascais City Council and the company Águas de Cascais, is much more than an infrastructure project: it is a practical lesson in sustainability, inclusion, and citizenship.
The Tower drinking fountain was designed with a keen eye on the daily needs of its various users. They are robust, functional, and adapted for children and adults, with essential features for everyday use.
Design with purpose: more than just an urban fixture
The Tower drinking fountain is a Microcubo drinking fountain that combines urban aesthetics with functional innovation. Made from resistant and easy-to-maintain materials, it meets the challenges of intensive use in school and public environments. The structure includes a spout and bottle solution, making it easy to use for students of all ages.
But the impact goes beyond functionality. By promoting the consumption of tap water — safe, controlled, and low-cost—the municipality reinforces confidence in public infrastructure and combats the waste associated with plastic bottles.
The installation of the drinking fountains was accompanied by the distribution of 20,600 reusable bottles made from 66% recycled material, reinforcing a clear message: sustainability begins with simple habits.
Environmental education in everyday life
The initiative is part of Cascais municipality’s environmental education strategy, and the video highlights precisely that: schools as the epicenter of change, where values such as ecological awareness, collective responsibility, and inclusion are taught—not only in the classroom, but in the hallway, in the playground, when filling a water bottle.
A well-placed water fountain can reinforce sustainable practices and healthy habits from childhood.
Throughout the video, we see children using the drinking fountains naturally, teachers explaining the importance of water as a vital resource, and local authorities emphasizing the role of local government in creating healthier cities. Street furniture is no longer just a physical element—it becomes part of the city’s culture.
Microcubo and Cascais: an inspiring partnership
The success of this Tower drinking fountain reflects how a simple solution can have a profound impact on urban life and environmental education. This project is a clear example of how urban design can be an instrument of positive change.
More than just installing a drinking fountain, this project has instilled a new perspective on the role of public space in shaping more informed, healthier citizens who are more attentive to the world around them.
This is just one of many examples of how urban furniture can have a real impact. When design is combined with purpose, the results are long-lasting. If you are looking for a durable, inclusive solution designed for everyday use in public or school spaces, contact Microcubo and find out how we can help.