Nature is kind to man, often giving us everything we need and more. But with human activities across the planet wreaking havoc with natural ecosystems and destroying the balance that exists in nature, we are more likely to face the fury of the planet more often in the coming years. While the planet tries to attain a state of balance, it will lead to more than the normal share of natural disasters cropping up. While one has to wonder how many of these natural disasters are man-made, it is also obvious that we need to strap up and be ready to face them.
The Recovery Shelter designed by Matthew Malone is a wonderful example of how we can rehabilitate and provide temporary shelter for those who lost their all in a disaster without much fuss. The disaster shelter is large enough to house a family of four for over a month and it is made of 100% polypropylene. The material can be completely recycled and the shelter itself makes for a sustainable home during the recovery period.
The Recovery Shelter is cheap to produce, easy to put up and carry and collects water as well in its ridges when installed. Such a simple and ergonomic solution would really help not just those who are looking for shelter after a calamity but also can be developed further to maybe provide shelter for the millions who are homeless.
Via: yankodesign
