Portability of Modularflex emergency shelter hinges upon hinges
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The Modularflex folding emergency shelter
The Modularflex is shipped flat all the way to its final location, meaning the units can be arranged by forklift without need of a crane
The designers claim that three people can put up the Modularflex in 30 minutes
The shelters are made from insulating panels similar to those used in supermarket cold rooms
The designers claim that three people can put up the Modularflex in 30 minutes
The hinged walls lock into place
Article Summary
Argentinian designers Matías Alter and Matías Carrizo have developed the Modularflex emergency response shelter in response to what they see as shortcomings with other designs. Generally, alternatives either require on-site assembly, which may require skilled hands; or they come pre-built, making transportation difficult and inefficient. The simple folding design of Modularflex sidesteps both problems.
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