# Green Rapid Response Shelters The Reaction Housing System Responds Quickly to Any Emergency By Katherinev123 | Published 2011-08-24 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reaction-housing-system References: [jetsongreen](http://www.jetsongreen.com/2011/08/exo-relief-shelter-reaction-systems.html) & [reactionhousingsystem_](http://www.reactionhousingsystem.com) With the Reaction Housing System, you can now rest assured that in the event of any natural disaster -- be it an earthquake, a hurricane or a wildfire -- your family will be safe. The Reaction Housing System is an emergency response system based on [portable emergency housing units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seoul-wing) and accessories that can meet a family's needs -- or that of an entire population -- when disaster strikes. Called Exos, the housing units are [climate-controlled, private living areas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xenonest) for individual families that have electrical power and can be configured in numerous ways to meet specific needs. In fact, a team of four can set up one Exo in less than 2 minutes! The Exos comprise a base and an upper shell, can be stored and packed away and are transportable (a cargo truck can carry about 15 at a time). What's more, the Exos are recyclable and [eco-friendly as they use LEDs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e55000) and are PVC- and formaldehyde-free. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Portable Emergency Housing Units:** There is a disruptive innovation opportunity in developing and improving portable emergency housing units that can be quickly deployed in response to natural disasters. - **Climate-controlled Living Areas:** Innovations in creating climate-controlled living areas in emergency shelters can provide more comfortable and safe environments for families during disasters. - **Fast and Efficient Setup Systems:** Developing fast and efficient setup systems for emergency shelters like the Reaction Housing System can greatly improve response times during emergencies. ### Where This Applies - **Disaster Relief:** The disaster relief industry can benefit from incorporating portable emergency housing units like the Reaction Housing System into their response strategies. - **Construction:** The construction industry can explore opportunities to design and manufacture climate-controlled living areas for emergency shelters. - **Logistics and Transportation:** The logistics and transportation industry can contribute to the efficient transportation and deployment of portable emergency housing units to disaster-stricken areas. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Climate Relief Temporary Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/additive-manufacturing-homes-crisis.md) - [Origami-Inspired Disaster Relief Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prefab-folding-pods.md) - [Eco-Friendly Modular Refugee Shelters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allspace-1.md) - [Disaster-Ready Housing Prototypes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/essential-homes.md) - [Personalized Emergency Response Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personalized-emergency-response-app.md) - [Climate-Responsive Prefab Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drop-pod.md) - [Pop-Up Emergency Shelters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terra-nova-bothy-bag.md) - [Modular Bamboo Housing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bamboo-housing.md) - [Humanized Waiting Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/de-wachtkamer.md)