Weaving a home...how one woman can help millions of people globally

[madamesilverspurs]

Inspired by elements of nature such as snake skin and traditional cultural aspects such as weaving, nomadic life and tent dwellings, this weather proof, strong but lightweight and mobile fabric tent gives refugees shelter but also a chance to "weave their lives back together".

The flexible dual layer tent structure has the ability to close out the cold of winter and wet weather. It also opens up to allow cool air in and hot air out in summer. Rainwater is collected in the top of the tent and filters down the sides so the tent does not become flooded. The tent also has the ability to become a showering facility with water being stored in pockets on the side and drawn upwards via a thermosiphoning system providing basic sanitation. ...

http://www.1millionwomen.com.au/blog/weaving-home-how-one-woman-can-help-millions-people-globally/

[JNelson6563]

1. Wow! This is brilliant!

[AuntPatsy]

2. Kicking

[Martin Eden]

3. Human Ingenuity

Why can't we use it more often to actually help each other?

[Dont call me Shirley]

4. Lifesaving idea.

[Solly Mack]

5. K&R

[NBachers]

6. So if it's a fabric tent, then it should be possible to make it from hemp fiber, right?

More interesting information: http://www.greenprophet.com/2014/03/pros-and-cons-10-refugee-shelters/

[d_legendary1]

7. That's pretty damn cool!

This could save lives!

[Duppers]

8. Wonderful, much-needed solution!

[Left coast liberal]

9. Human ingenuity leaves me speechless sometimes...

Brava!

[tblue37]

10. KnR. nt

[Sanity Claws]

11. I wonder how it is anchored to the ground

And how much wind can it withstand.
Even if it is unable to withstand strong winds, it is still an improvement over current housing in refugee camps.