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Sustainable Shelter (Purpose (sustainable product (inspired by biomimicry)…
Sustainable Shelter
Purpose
Provide shelter for exposed homeless people
provide safety for the homeless
provide a temporary home for the homeless
provide privacy of those living on the streets
protect the homeless against the cold weather
give homeless musicians the opportunity to perform
sustainable product
inspired by biomimicry
shapes
forms
functions
methods
colours
Aesthetics
Simple
no extra features affecting the function
Inspired by biomimicry
nature
shapes
colours
forms
blend into city environment
simple colours
simple forms
neat and appealing
should be attracting to the target audience
Windows- aesthetics and to let in light
Target Audience
Homeless
Living on the street
Scandinavia
northern countries
cold climate
rough weather
In need of shelter
Living alone
perhaps enough space for a pet
cat
dog
rodent
Musicians
need space for instrument
help them to perform in different places
portable
stage- function?
Cost
Low cost
Affordable for homeless people
Cheap materials
Cheap production
Manufacturing
Sustainable
Minimal Carbon footprint
hand made
no artificial methods or 'ingredients'
Size
Ergonomics
Should be large enough so that a person could sojourn in
quite large
Should fit at least two people
Placement/Location
On the streets
Scandinavian/Northern countries
cold environments
Environmental Considerations
Material
Sustainable
Cardboard
Degradable
Biodegradable Plastic
Environmentally friendly
Light weight
flexible- in order for it to be portable
durable for northern weather
waterproof
windproof
insulation
Production method- sustainable
hand made
no added chemicals
no release of harmful gases
Not damaging the environment
inspired by biomimicry
Function
Safety
robust materials
strong structure
protection against weather
protections against street animals
Privacy
closure from the life on the streets
Temporary home
somewhere to sleep
somewhere to keep your things
Safety
Protecting materials
against weather
waterproof
windproof
durable
strong
against animals
tightly assembled- no openings except the 'door'
strong material
durable material
not breakable or damageable by animals
against outside forces
strong and durable
hard to break
hard to overthrow
Privacy
lock on the opening to the shelter
closable door
