Eco-conscious architect Andrew Maynard has come up with a design that would provide a temporary housing solution for flood-effected areas. The sustainable home, also known as 'The Airdrop House', can be carried from flooded areas and be dropped from a plane.
Specially made with sponge-like materials which soak up and remove water, 'The Airdrop House' can expand up to seven meters in diameter to provide enough space for living.
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Ball-Shaped Eco Homes
The Airdrop House is an Instant Housing Solution for Flood-Effected Areas
Trend Themes
1. Flood-proof Housing Solutions - There is a need to develop sustainable homes that can be deployed as a temporary housing solution to flood-affected areas.
2. Sponge-like Materials - There is an opportunity in developing and exploring the use of sponge-like materials that can soak up and remove water in a variety of applications beyond housing.
3. Instant and Deployable Housing - There is a need to design and create temporary housing solutions that can be easily and quickly transported and assembled in disaster-stricken areas.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture and Design - There is an opportunity for architectural firms to use eco-conscious designs to create innovative housing models.
2. Construction - There is an opportunity for construction companies to explore the use of sustainable materials and innovative techniques to reduce waste and increase efficiency in their projects.
3. Emergency Response and Aid Agencies - There is an opportunity for emergency response and aid agencies to collaborate with architects and construction companies to develop innovative temporary housing solutions for disaster-stricken areas.