Sustainable Pop-Up Shelters
The Maawa X is Ultra-Compact and Can Fit into a Suitcase
Kalin Ned — March 20, 2023
The Maawa X pop-up shelter is a design solution for emergency or refugee situations. The concept can also be adapted to help with urban housing crises, especially in cases when homeless shelters are full. The patent-pending design is impressive in its versatility and performance. Designed with portability in mind, the pop-up shelter can be compressed into a suitcase. When unfolded, the structure expands to 3.5 cubed meters and it can accommodate one to two people.
No tools are necessary for the assembly of this pop-up shelter. This adds another layer of convenience and efficiency. The Maawa X is totally reusable and weighs 16.7 kilograms. The body of the house is made from cardboard, which is recyclable, but the shelter also includes solar panels for protection and energy.
Image Credit: Maawa
