Great concept Amilie. Cardboard is such a versatile material to use. Great post, with a really clear 'ask'. 

Thinking there must be a range of recycled paper products out there that have been upgraded and processed to increase durability.

Have you considered adding in modular options so that more pieces can be added to it.

Looking forward to seeing project development. 

In Queensland, with the frequency of the rain, it may be a good idea to run with a lightweight, recycled, composite plastic to maintain your sustainability & ease of use within your approach.
Could you incorporate some form of anchorage such as a ground-pegging system to mitigate wind-effects? 

Awesome idea Amelie!
Homelessness is a pressing issue and you have proposed an innovative solution to address it. The use of cheap and sustainable materials to create a portable homeless shelter is a commendable idea, as it not only addresses the issue of protection from the elements but having an 'Origami' type design that can easily be folded and moved as needed.

One area that could be addressed is the durability of the material. Cardboard is not known for its durability, especially in adverse weather conditions. It would be helpful to explore ways to increase the durability of the material, such as adding water-resistant coatings or using thicker, more durable cardboard. One possible solution could be to explore different plastic films to coat the outside of the cardboard structure. On such film could be EVA (ethylene vinyl acetate) film. This is a flexible and waterproof material that is often used in packaging and outdoor products. It is also UV resistant and has good thermal insulation properties.

Overall, I think your idea and design sketches are brilliant and innovative. If you are able to come up with a cost-effective solution to increase the durability of the shelter, then I think you will have created a truly impressive and impactful solution to address the issue of homelessness. Your use of sustainable materials and flexible design approach show great promise in creating a solution that can be easily implemented and adapted to different situations. Keep up the good work and continue to explore different options to improve the durability of the shelter, as this will be a key factor in making it a practical and effective solution for those in need.

Hi @UpRising,

Thanks so much for your response. I'll definitely be looking into alternate materials that could be potentially be implemented within my design to improve its durability. Modular design had not been considered greatly earlier within my design process, but is definitely something that I will take into consideration to help with its further development. Thanks again for you time. 

Hi @Kilian_Frunz, Creating templates could be a great addition to consider for my project, thanks for this idea. I have definitely thought about potentially changing to a more waterproof material as this would increase its durability greatly; recycled plastic sign board could be something to consider. 

I will definitely keep all this in mind and reach out if any other questions arise. Thanks

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Congratulations Amelie on your fantastic efforts with your MDP, it has been great to be part of your design journey this year.

We would love to see an image of your final design if you get a chance to drop one in as an update of your post. Good luck with the submission of your project and adding any finishing touches this week, I am sure you will do great. 

We hope that you have learned a lot from being part of this year's UpRising and are excited to take your creativity and design thinking into the next steps in life, (which is exactly what business and industry are looking for.) Teachers, thank you for helping your students make the leap across the gap, from classroom to industry.

Business leaders, likewise it has been fantastic to connect with you, thank you for all of the support you have given to these young designers and helping to grow the innovation ecosystem in NSW. Breaking down the silos, together.