Project Igloo is a attempt by Iglou to provide accommodation to the homeless. It is not a solution to the homeless problem because such a solution is multifaceted. Igloo however help.
The project is initiated by Iglou a Non governmental organization in France.
Many homeless faced the harsh whether of the winter. Some get sick and died. An Igloo is not a decent building a but a good chance to feel warm in the winter.
The igloo project is a meeting between a social challenge and a technical challenge.
What is an Igloo?
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| Different prototypes of Igloo. |
The igloo is an innovative
insulated shelter , designed to protect homeless people in winter.
insulated shelter , designed to protect homeless people in winter.
You may wonder how how Igloo work. The Igloo works by using human heat as sole heating, it can raise the temperature up to 15 ° C for a single person, and up to 20 ° C for a couple , compared to the outside. When it's -5 ° C outside, a couple can sleep in at around 15 ° C.
The Characteristics of the Igloo
1. It is fire resistant.
2. It is foldable, it can be folded and unfolded in a matter of seconds.
3. Natural ventilation has been optimized to help renew indoor air without losing too much heat.
4. It is very hygienic, it is easy to clean.
5. It is very comfortable, large enough to fit two people.
6. Easily to move from place to place.
5. It is very comfortable, large enough to fit two people.
6. Easily to move from place to place.
The origin of the Igloo
According to the originator, Igloo is a desire to solve a social problem using technical measures. The maker said
. I had the chance to study and learn the basics of heat in my engineering school. This allowed me to do modeling and thermal simulations of a shelter that can be heated passively. The choice of materials was also decisive: it had to be resistant, insulating and cheap. Other constraints were added during the meetings with associations: fire resistance, transportability, etc. The test phase of last winter allowed us to make adjustments thanks to the first feedback from users.
