The problem: Homeless people are at risk of dying on the streets since many cities don't have emergency systems in place for winter or harsh storms.
The Solution: Students at Carnegie Mellon’s Integrated Innovation Institute partook in an “Impact-a-Thon,” a competition that tasked groups with devising innovative and affordable solutions to help homeless people survive the winter. In a matter of days, the second-place team engineered an over-the-shoulder refuge that could serve as an alternative to a standard homeless shelter.
What they came up with:
What the vision turned into:
A collapsible, low cost single person shelter for homeless individuals.
Projected: Availability in December 2016 (United States), Cost of each shelter would be less than $100
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