This Pop-Up Shelter Provides Temporary Living Space for Four
Laura McQuarrie — October 8, 2014 — Art & Design
References: compactshelters & gizmag
This unique pop-up shelter by Alastair Pryor serves as a foldable crisis relief shelter that is lightweight and collapsible. The Compact Shelter is made up of a number of origami-like folds, which helps you to be able to set it up in about two minutes.
The shelter is large enough to accommodate about two adults and two children and it is made from UV-stabilized polypropylene, which makes it suitable for use in a number of different climates. When it's fully collapsed, the design is easy to store and transport, weighing in at old 35 lbs. The beauty of the design is that it's also modular, so that multiple units can be positioned side-by-side in order to create a larger temporary living space in case of a disaster.
The shelter is large enough to accommodate about two adults and two children and it is made from UV-stabilized polypropylene, which makes it suitable for use in a number of different climates. When it's fully collapsed, the design is easy to store and transport, weighing in at old 35 lbs. The beauty of the design is that it's also modular, so that multiple units can be positioned side-by-side in order to create a larger temporary living space in case of a disaster.
Trend Themes
1. Modular Pop-up Shelters - The development of larger, modular pop-up shelters has the potential to serve as a long-term housing solution for disaster relief efforts.
2. Lightweight Materials - Exploration of lightweight, durable materials like UV-stabilized polypropylene could lead to the creation of more versatile and long-lasting shelters.
3. Origami-like Folding Design - Innovations in folding design, inspired by origami, could revolutionize the construction and transportation of temporary shelters in emergency situations.
Industry Implications
1. Disaster Relief - The pop-up shelter has the potential to transform the way relief organizations approach emergency housing solutions.
2. Camping and Outdoor Recreation - Companies within the camping and outdoor recreation industry could adopt similar pop-up shelter designs for more efficient and sustainable temporary accommodations for outdoor enthusiasts.
3. Military and Defense - The compact and easily transportable nature of these pop-up shelters could be useful in military or defense applications, such as field hospital units or temporary barracks.
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