Support elements
New York architects Gans and Jelacic addressed refugee housing by designing households with support elements and integrated functions. Each household is equipped with one support element, i.e., a toilet and another one integrating a water tank and an oven. The elements can be turned into shelter by throwing plastic sheeting on top and covering the […]
Shelter Systems – Grip Clip
American tent producer Shelter Systems has developed the Grip-Clip system, which offers a new way of connecting tent sheeting to tent poles. The Grip-Clips are plastic elements that connect to tent poles. The sheeting is attached to the element by pulling a plastic ring over both parts. This method has the advantage of not needing […]
