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- This alpine tiny house is a beacon for lost hikers in severe weather Thu, 26 Apr 18, 11:11pmThis mirrored alpine tiny house disappears into the landscape — until it's needed by mountaineers in distress. Sofia-based firm Lusio Architects designed the net-zero mountain shelter with smart sensors that emit light...
- NASA builds more advanced shelters to protect firefighters from wildfires Tue, 9 Aug 16, 11:58pmBack in 2013, 19 firefighters died in Arizona because their emergency shelters didn't protect them. NASA scientists realized materials in a space project they were working on might be useful, so they teamed up with the U.S....
- NASA offers to make safer fire shelters after 19 firefighters lost their lives Tue, 9 Aug 16, 11:58pmBack in 2013, 19 firefighters died because their emergency shelters didn't protect them. NASA scientists realized materials in a space project they were working on might be useful, so they teamed up with the U.S. Forest Service...
- 35 Pound Foldable Compact Shelter Provides Lightweight Disaster Housing in Under Two Minutes Wed, 18 Jun 14, 2:01amThe Compact Shelter is made out of a UV stabilized polypropylene, a durable, weather resistant and thermally insulative material. After passing rigorous testing standards, which are set by various aid relief organizations,...