Ikea designed an ultra-durable shelter for refugees that goes up in under four hours
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The Scandinavian furniture giant Ikea has designed ingenious shelters to temporarily house them.
Hatched by Better Shelter, a social enterprise run by Ikea's nonprofit foundation, the shelters are more durable, more cost-effective, and safer than the ones the UN typically gives refugees. For example, Ikea's shelters can last up to three years, while current UN tents last six months or fewer with harsh weather conditions.
Consisting of three main parts - a frame, panels, and a solar power system - the weatherproof structure can go up in under four hours. It's designed to house up to five people.
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Due to President Trump's executive order, refugee shelters will likely become more necessary in the coming months. The US has barred all refugee admissions for 120 days, and Syrian refugees indefinitely.
Ikea has already shipped its shelters to Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, where they have been turned into houses, medical centers, and food distribution hubs.
Check out how Ikea's shelters are built below:
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