# Flatpack Portable Shelters These Shelters Were Designed for Emergency Situations By Mishal Omar | Published 2016-08-30 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-shelter References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2016/08/30/house-zip/) & [competition.adesignaward](https://competition.adesignaward.com/design.php?ID=46903) This [portable shelter concept](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grayhus) was created in response to the worsening natural disasters and conflicts that have resulted in the [mass displacement of human beings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-makeshift-traveler-backpack) around the world. The shelters were designed by Hakan Gursu and are able to house a family of four -- with 4 single beds, a bathroom, a functional kitchen, dining and storage spaces that are able to fold out for practical use. The portable shelters have a [flatpack design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bug-collection-1) that allows several of them to be transported at once with ease. This shelter concept is one that could potentially avoid the many risks, both emotional and physical, of living without adequate shelter during times of crises and conflict. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 100% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Flatpack Shelter Innovation:** A trend towards innovative flatpack shelters that can be easily transported and assembled in emergency situations. - **Disaster Relief Housing:** A trend towards providing adequate and comfortable housing for victims of natural disasters and conflicts. - **Modular Living Spaces:** A trend towards modular living solutions that can be customized and adapted to different situations and needs. ### Where This Applies - **Emergency Housing:** The emergency housing industry can benefit from developing more innovative and versatile flatpack shelter solutions for disaster relief. - **Urban Planning:** The urban planning industry can integrate modular living solutions into their planning process to create more flexible and adaptable communities. - **Sustainability:** The sustainability industry can incorporate flatpack shelter designs that are eco-friendly and use renewable materials to reduce environmental impact. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Eco-Friendly Modular Refugee Shelters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allspace-1.md) - [Humanized Waiting Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/de-wachtkamer.md) - [Charitable Flat-Packed Cooking Stoves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fire-for-life.md) - [Pop-Up Emergency Shelters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terra-nova-bothy-bag.md) - [Disaster-Ready Housing Prototypes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/essential-homes.md) - [Compactly Cubical Camping Shelters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cubical-camping-shelters.md) - [Experimental Shelter Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grayhus.md) - [Collapsible Emergency-Ready Lanterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tomori-lantern-kit.md) - [Modular Tent Classroom Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zaha-hadid-architects-2.md)