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- INTERVIEW: With Bridgette Meinhold, Author of 'Urgent Architecture' Mon, 4 Jul 16, 3:00amWhen Inhabitat design writer, Bridgette Meinhold, heard about the earthquake in Haiti in 2010 and the massive devastation it caused, she wanted to help, and was drawn to start investigating different options for temporary...
- 35 Pound Foldable Compact Shelter Provides Lightweight Disaster Housing in Under Two Minutes Wed, 18 Jun 14, 2:01amThe Compact Shelter is made out of a UV stabilized polypropylene, a durable, weather resistant and thermally insulative material. After passing rigorous testing standards, which are set by various aid relief organizations,...
- INTERVIEW: With Bridgette Meinhold, Author of ‘Urgent Architecture’ Fri, 10 May 13, 7:22amWhen Inhabitat's Architecture Editor, Bridgette Meinhold, heard about the earthquake in Haiti in 2010 and the massive devastation it caused, she wanted to help, and was drawn to start investigating different options for...
- Japanese Government Unveils Plan to Build a Backup City for Tokyo Thu, 3 Nov 11, 12:19amIn the same way that we have backup batteries for our cameras and computers, the Japanese government has recently unveiled plans to develop a whole new city that will act as a backup for Tokyo in the event of another crippling...