Eco Factor: Sustainable emergency shelters include solar panels for renewable electricity.
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The Haven is a concept emergency shelter that can easily be airlifted to disaster areas or war zones. Designed by Song Kee Hong, Timothy Hoo, Ng Teck Tiong and Felix Lee, the Haven units can be flattened and stacked to ease transportation. The panels of these shelters are made using plastic sheets that enclose a thin core of honeycomb and air for insulation and structural strength.
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Occupying less space than conventional tents, the Haven units can be stacked against each other to improve protection from the elements. The flip-open platform can accommodate a second occupant and can provide storage space for one’s belongings. The units feature roof-mounted solar panels that generate renewable electricity to facilitate charging of portable communication gadgets.
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Via: Red-Dot
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