Designed by Martin Azua, Basic
House is a foldable, inflatable, and reversible quasi-tent that provides
instant shelter. The material is a metallicized polyester that, once
unfolded, self inflates with body heat or from the heat of the sun. On
the inside, the material reflects body heat to protect from cold. When
reversed, the material reflects solar heat to provide a cool interior.
The Basic House can be used in any situations where temporary shelter
is needed. The concept is especially relevant in light of the increased
need for immediate shelter after emergencies.
Martin Azua is a Barcelona based designer whose designs explore using
a minimal amount of material and rely on natural processes or forms of
energy to complete the work. The Basic House prototype has been part of
collections at MoMA and Vitra Design Museum.
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