# Cardboard Origami Shelters The Tine Hovsepian 'Cardborigami' Unfolds for the Homeless By Meghan Young | Published 2010-09-24 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tine-hovsepian-cardborigami References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2010/09/cardboard-origami-shelters-for-the-homeless-and-victims-of-natural-disaster.html) & [cardborigami.org](http://www.cardborigami.org/) Taking the [Japanese art of folding paper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-series) to more extreme heights, the Tina Hovsepian 'Cardborigami' brings [shelter to the homeless](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allspace-1). An inexpensive and durable construction, it's the perfect solution for natural disaster victims and other unfortunate souls. Considering how the Tina Hovsepian 'Cardborigami' is inspired by paper art, it [folds conveniently for easy transportation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-baby-box). It would definitely be great to see more of these simple, sustainable and life-saving designs to ensure a better living condition for those in need. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Paper-based Shelters:** Opportunities exist for designing affordable and durable shelters using paper-based materials to address the needs of disaster victims and the homeless. - **Portable Housing Solutions:** Designing portable housing solutions using foldable materials can promote easy transportation and installation in a crisis intervention setting. - **Origami-inspired Architecture:** Incorporating the art of origami into architectural design can create functional and aesthetic solutions for temporary shelters and disaster relief housing. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Disaster Relief:** Organizations involved in disaster relief can explore the use of paper-based shelters and portable housing solutions to provide quick and effective assistance to disaster victims. - **Homelessness:** Nonprofits and government agencies serving the homeless population can consider implementing origami-inspired architecture to create affordable and sustainable housing. - **Construction Materials:** Manufacturers of construction materials can explore paper-based materials as an eco-friendly and cost-effective alternative for building shelters and housing units. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Origami-Inspired Disaster Relief Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prefab-folding-pods.md) - [Collapsible Outdoor Furniture Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-outdoor-furniture.md) - [Origami-Inspired Sleek Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infinity-mobile-architecture-system.md) - [Biodegradable Wildlife Habitats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biodegradable-wildlife-habitat.md) - [Sustainably Crafted Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-log-house.md) - [Origami-Inspired Seating Capsule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origamiinspired-design1.md) - [Upcycled Waste Material Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-furniture-design.md) - [Experimental Shelter Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grayhus.md) - [Flat-Pack Paper Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tsubomi.md)