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Each year, hundreds of thousands and sometimes millions of people the world over are affected by disasters that leave them without adequate shelter. Due to economic, space and transportation concerns, the solution most often employed to solve this housing crisis has been to hand out blue plastic tarps. Though cheap and easy to store and transport, most relief workers agree that the blue plastic tarp is nothing more than an extremely short-term solution.
The IADDIC DR1 solves the need for a better solution to the temporary to semi-temporary housing needs of “houseless” disaster victims with a dwelling that is both a better shelter and one that lasts longer.
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picture of a disaster area in need of disaster recovery
The IADDIC DR1 can be configured for integrated wiring and lighting as well as for plumbing and also has a single window and a vent so that moisture and indoor pollutants (like smoke from a cooking fire) can escape. The shelter also has internal loops for hanging personal effects – as well as malaria nets.
The IADDIC DR1 anchors to the ground with a nine point system that can be secured to a number of foundation types including dirt, wood and concrete. The mounting system is enclosed within the dwelling preventing theft (and tampering with the shelter) from the outside.
 
The IADDIC DR1 is an affordable, lightweight, mid-term shelter that is conveniently packaged for ease of transport. It provides features not found together in any other solution. These features include:

A completely assembled shelter “in a bag” that requires only minor finishing and anchoring – tasks that can be performed by people everywhere.
A foil-backed exterior shell which completely isolates the shelters inhabitants from the elements.
A two inch-thick insulated wall system that offers the highest levels of insulation available in any shelter system.
A shelter that will not rot.
A shelter that will not mold.
A shelter that can be made flame resistant.
A shelter that is mass producible.
A shelter that is constructed with a contiguous wall and roof design which means there are fewer seams to come apart.
A shelter that has an integral support system which provide load baring capabilities which are not available with tents.
A shelter which is impervious to most chemicals including fuels used for cooking and lighting.
A shelter which is resistant to insects.

 
   
 
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