Saturday, April 11, 2015

Takepart.com: Refugee camps across Iraq are about to get a Swedish touch - Getting a head start on living in Sweden, US, etc? --tma


Refugee camps across Iraq are about to get a Swedish touch.
The United Nations’ refugee agency just ordered 10,000 shelters designed by Ikea, its largest corporate partner. They are set to be shipped out and built this summer. Produced by Better Shelter, a social enterprise started by the Ikea Foundation, the design marries form, function, and sustainability. One shelter can last an average of three years, compared with traditional tents, which typically last only a few months. ...