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Monday 13 May 2013

Some odd designs from theguardian newspaper...

By popular request, we include this article from the guardian newspaper. This article "Humanitarian intent: Urgent Architecture from ecohomes to shelters – in pictures" highlights some designs.

The Reaction Housing System has not been used in an emergency, but the designers say the shelters could be used in 10 or more types of emergency. they are not cheap at an estimated US$5,000.

This wheely good idea is actually designed for homeless people and not emergencies - so maybe a bit unfair to include here...
Posted by the inventors at 08:53

2 comments:

  1. Unknown6 May 2016 at 08:01

    This is a great article. It really reminded me of an experience I had with an invention that was related to this a few years ago back before my grandpa passed away.

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  2. Unknown9 July 2018 at 02:49

    Depending on the family requirements, from 8 to10 feet by 12 by height determined by over burden and location.
    Government shelters as they exist today range in size to support 300 people like in Carp Ontario Canada to the underground tunnels the Russians dug that would support thousands.

    storm shelters.

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