The 'Fold Flat Shelter' by Adrian Lippmann is a tent-like structure that is assembled into a disaster relief shelter. This absolutely cool and convenient design is made up of composite panels and because of the panels small size the building design is extremely compact.
According to DesignBoom, these shelters are shipped flat and assembled manually. To create the final structure the walls and roof are folded to attain a basic shape and the substructures are adjusted and mounted into place onto of the primary structure. Be sure to check out the gallery for more shots of this awesome design.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Foldable Shelters
- Foldable shelters offer a compact, convenient, and innovative solution for disaster relief operations.
- Composite Panel Structures
- Composite panel structures provide a versatile and durable material for the construction of foldable shelters.
- Manual Assembly
- Manual assembly provides job opportunities and encourages local involvement during disaster relief operations.
Sectors Adopting This
- Disaster Relief
- Foldable shelters have disruptive innovation potential to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of disaster relief operations.
- Architecture and Construction
- The use of composite panel structures presents opportunities for innovation and growth in the architecture and construction industry.
- Manufacturing
- The demand for foldable shelters requires mass production and creates opportunities for innovation and growth in the manufacturing industry.
