Designed by non-profit organization Billion Bricks, the 'WeatherHYDE' outside tent is intended to provide a solution for the homeless that can be utilized year-round. One of the biggest issues for those that are homeless is surviving winter temperatures that can quickly make it impossible to live outdoors. The 'WeatherHYDE' combats this with a reversible design that helps reflect body heat inside during winter and be reversed in summer to help reflect the sun's rays to keep the interior space cooler.
The 'WeatherHYDE' outside tent is capable of accommodating up to three children and two adults inside the small waterproof dwelling. Billion Bricks is currently running a Kickstarter campaign to help get the tents into the hands of those that need them most.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Homeless Shelter Innovations
- There is an opportunity to create innovative solutions for those without housing, such as Billion Bricks' reversible WeatherHYDE tent.
- Weather-resistant Living Solutions
- Developing weather-resistant living solutions like the WeatherHYDE tent can provide more comfortable living standards in difficult or extreme conditions.
- Technology-driven Homeless Aid
- Leveraging low-tech technologies like WeatherHYDE can provide affordable shelter without compromising on their necessity and robustness.
Where This Applies
- Non-profit Organizations
- Non-profit organizations investing in innovative and sustainable solutions to help create a better world are the primary users of Billion Bricks' WeatherHYDE tent.
- Construction & Architecture
- Construction and architecture industries could evaluate opportunities to develop low-cost, high-quality housing solutions to help alleviate homeless and housing issues in many communities.
- Humanitarian Aid
- Weather-resistant and affordable solutions like Billion Bricks' WeatherHYDE tent can play a key role in delivering humanitarian aid during natural disasters or similar incidents.
