15 Innovative Survival Shelters and Portable Housing Projects

[@JohnSmith-ki2eq]

It's obvious that many of the 'designers' have no idea what the homeless really need, my suggestion is they should spend a week sleeping rough and then design something.

[@madmouse7915]

As someone who HAS lived rough several different times, I can honestly say I would be grateful for just about every one of these minus maybe the survival capsule simply because it's clearly not designed for sleeping but for temporary survival until rescued, but even then as a single person with some tools I could make that work too 🤷‍♂️. What doesn't work is the government and others constantly coming along to destroy people's things and these structures simply because they can. Not because they have to, not even because there's a particular problem, but simply because the poor and homeless are undesirables and they can. Victims from the recent storm can't even errect these types of things on their own dang properties without the government stepping in. Why? Because they know the poor can't rebuild and it's a quick and easy way to buy them out as cheap as possible or outright kick them off their properties via loopholes and then build big and drive everything up.

[@mlisaj1111]

Most of these are not for the “homeless.” They are short-term housing for immediately after a disaster or other humanitarian crisis. And the issue with housing the homeless in North America is generally with the land under the structure…not the structure. There are many decent low-cost housing options, such as Conestoga huts to tiny homes to van/car/RV dwelling, yurts, cinder block homes, etc. The tricky part is always the “where can they be put?” Most people will say “great idea…just not in my neighborhood.” There are plenty of small structures, but good luck finding a place they can be put longterm.

[@4280blkpowder]

My suggestion is they have by choosing the most basic need which is shelter. They aren’t designed to fill all the needs individuals require. That’s up to the community they are in. You know, like you

[@KennyRider137]

In all honesty, build your everyday home to withstand whatever severe weather affects your region. That means earth ship homes in hurricane and tornado prone areas. We have the knowledge and ability to manufacture beautiful homes that will never be blown away so it's kind of dumb that we build stick built homes at all any more.

[@LaineyBug2020]

2 is my favorite because I could use it as a bike camper too.

[@eileenshea9564]

I pray about the need for potable water and homelessness every night. I'm very grateful to see a video addressing one of my concerns. I'm not homeless. I'm feeling a bit better knowing something could be on the horizon. While a few models were very practical,the last one, while beautiful, looked painful to sleep in.

[@jeffjohnson9911]

Well some of the shelters are fine for addressing emergency situations, but as far as just the everyday homelessness, you have to have a place to put them before they can do any good. And in the USA, there's way to much NIMBY for that!

[@TheHaughtyOsprey]

Better not put that sh*t near my house and kids.

[@JohnTripp-y7j]

Real modern tent like things for emergency situations good ideas

[@bonnitaclaus2286]

A number of them are excellent ideas I could envision myself living in quite comfortably. I live in 78 ft.² for a little over two years.

[@SeaJay_Oceans]

The 1 M square house would be fun for hunting / ice fishing. and the Floating house would make a nice weekend camper out on the lake...

[@jenquelouie7985]

Having worked disaster relief, this provided food for thought and I been inspired.

[@TopherFischer]

Most people wouldn't know anything about most of this stuff, let alone they exist. So thank you for always showcasing the most interestingly innovative stuff. Ignore the ridiculous, some people have too much time and can't appreciate. Your vids are the best.

[@DAVIDALANJONESRIDGE]

Now, that is TINY!

[@timburns3511]

nice i like it

[@markchristie5577]

Some very interesting designs. Dont understand your choice of number 1 though as it appears to be more art than shelter.

[@tim6723-f4i]

Exactly. It had absolutely no protection from wind or rain or heat or cold. In other words, it wasn't a shelter

[@georgeenke7482]

How about helping American veterans and our elderly?

[@lunatickgeo]

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[@q8padi]

I loved the rollable concrete 😇👌

[@lungelemvulana9358]

I love the second one with composite cement and solar. Thanks guys!!

[@Andy_M986]

That was the only one I liked, it is a solid shelter, unlike most of them.

[@lindascott2107]

I so love the small mobile one they can push it to a safe place & keep their belongings in it

[@paulgroth3345]

Let's have more the homeless can take with them.

[@JustCameronAndHisJeep]

Keep being awesome guys. These are all amazing and I hadn't seen any of them before this video. I'm getting so tired of the stress in my job, these videos have me planning my escape... or in this case, emergency escape. :-) Thank you again. You make life tolerable... and more sometimes.

[@mindseyedesign]

Thanks Cameron!

[@kathypaaaina3953]

this is amazing we have 10,000 people waiting for shelters 6000 of them are on the street in tents you need to show this to our governor and our mayor and there's a housing guy that's in charge I'm not sure exactly which one is the one that folds tiny house rehab places at Sand Island this is amazing contact me

[@DavidMoreno-w8o]

Yes yes yes ❤🎉

[@TrikeRoadPoet]

I like the escape sphere, Japan sure could have used them!

[@TrikeRoadPoet]

They have GPS beacons, easy to locate and recover.

[@ravage2064]

I would have to say that the SURI by Surricatta and the survival capsule are my two favorites, thanx Minds Eye Design

[@13.mac1]

Hello, why don't you put Persian subtitles for your videos?

[@chriskelly6559]

150 million homeless worldwide. And a billion in poverty shacks in slums.

[@thesamson1091]

You need to make more for the homeless

[@deborahstone9696]

Unfortunately, all these fantastic shelters will not be used. They are too affordable, and extremely easy to adapt to almost any climate. Personally, i think it has the answers to many problems we have today dec 2024.

[@chriscalvin5083]

Great video

[@robertgutwa7482]

Thank you for good updates of shelter and settlement emergency

[@joesphbest3120]

ALL NICE, Whats the cost?

[@mindseyedesign]

If any are for sale it would be on the websites, all listed in the video description. We wanted the focuss of this video to be design and not the costs. We do add prices most every video we post. Just not this one.

[@MsGoddess4]

great video. very inspiring. These shelters could be set up in parks for the homeless. all of them looked good so they wouldn't be an eyesore.

[@karenvickers8165]

What a great video!!!!!!

[@charliebowman785]

It is stunning to watch that message " I was once like you" terrible situation. I guess that this video is rather educational and gives us the opportunity to appreciate what we have, but also what we can lose in an instant. Let's be more conscious about those who have lost their home, or simply, those less fortunate than us. Let's help homeless people to have a better life and opportunities, after all, once they were like us.

[@miguelangelmuniagurri2295]

Muy buenos diseños, y presentación, además que se muestren datos de los sin hogar. Da una perspectiva más amplia, y que se tienen subtitulado Español y la conversión a sistema métrico.👍 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@pauleliot6429]

superb

[@MrBugman2525]

The capsal would be great on mt Everest

[@cynthianwani3741]

This is amazing!

[@peegeclarke9295]

Amazing.

[@lyndak3269]

Nice designs for the homeless but will they ever be used. We have homeless who can use these designs right now. Any plans to share with the needy now?

[@mindseyedesign]

I don't speak for these designers or those companies. Me personally? I constinitly give to those in need.

[@PhoebeFayRuthLouise]

I’m fascinated by the Survival Capsule (#10)! I have a preoccupation with how to survive natural disasters, and this is a great idea!

[@ethansweeney879]

Yes. I. Like. The. Portable. Home. U. Could. Carry. With. U. Smart. Innovation.

[@rossabeyta3111]

Send them to all the homeless in usa.

[@Aponi1111-e3x]

I love this idea

[@txbiker57]

Very interesting

[@amanatbrend1712]

Beatiful, very best 👍👍👍

[@IraQNid]

Simple, sturdy, cheap structures that assemble in minutes are the best route. However the units that take no tools, can house entire communities, and can be erected in a matter of hours or one day do have their place. For videos like this it would be nice to add the price list or range of prices in the description as well as the video itself. That way updates can be made to the description as the video ages without losing views to make an updated video.

[@manoman0]

Not in the interest of those administering the homeless.

[@davidjavids2431]

THEY need these in Gaza

[@StMyles]

As scary as the subject matter presented. I found it rather comforting to know the companies are looking at such situations. Your presentation was rather enjoyable. Hoping to never use it, but comforting to know it exists. I have been following the results of a company by the name of Concrete Canvas Inc. But was impressed with Capsule Design. Thanks for sharing Minds Eye.

[@manilaalmost3872]

Wow👀👀😮

[@paula.jackson5463]

all good but the propaganda from the un was uncalled for!

[@therussmccurdy2602]

Did you read the title of this video?

[@paula.jackson5463]

Russ McCurdy yes i did Russ, still stand by what i said!

[@garvincentcia5873]

I'm quite happy with the number of homeless in the world you said it was 12 million 5 years ago was more than that "that's awesome"!!!have a great day, night or morning Mind's Eye Design.. I'm fool for number ten. The cement structure , I seen on that you pump air I to it , then wet it down waing 4000 pounds , grate starter house for land in Hawaii islands.

[@LaineyBug2020]

I wish they'd show how you're supposed to breath in the capsule...

[@danielmalloy6093]

Tents. Like the desert nomads. Easy to put up, breakdown. Just find yourself an outhouse.

[@sandrathompson1807]

So why are these not being used in USA for homeless?

[@ferdonandebull]

Has anyone looked at the tents on the market now days? These are all temporary shelters. I have a wall tent that is 18 years old and has been through storms, snow and wind. We have enough old tents in the worlds military storage to give everyone a shelter right now. They go into surplus sales regularly. I know a family that lived in an old military command tent for years and lived it..

[@BB-le8ll]

Are any of these being utilized for the homeless? Who is purchasing them, the homeless cannot? What is the cost? It's great to see these, but who can afford them?

[@korypo303]

Get these to CALIFORNIA ASAP.

[@manoman0]

You will be hindered doing that. In fact it's considered a crime to do so. They love their homeless bums. They love them.

[@Gator777]

The designs are great. When will they be used in the USA? There are people who need houses. Not enough tax base for the government. The government will not let it happen.

[@Chris_at_Home]

Everytime I see the government give something to someone it gets destroyed. I worked for a telephone company and the local HUD housing was always in the worst shape because the people living in it don’t care as it was free. People need to work for these.

[@randybaldwin8199]

What's the cost& how are they going to help the homeless. My guess is that most of these are going to cost a minimum of 5 grand

[@elvirareis9634]

ROARING WAVES LUKE 21:25-28

[@stevemcdonald8809]

Nice! I'll take one of each. Bill it to the UN

[@manoman0]

The UN doesn't give a xhit about any of those problems.

[@molaroismorais1758]

Cool..

[@paulsimmons5726]

While all of these would be helpful in a bad situation, the ones that I see as the best designs were the ones that could be erected and usable within 15-30 minutes. If it's shtf time, then long assembly times are not going to be helpful. These were all great ideas though.

[@mainlawcafewv7681]

The girl at the end was the most interesting, because she's cute as hell.

[@thatfeeble-mindedboy]

I watch a lot of these, and have a couple of recurring questions: … In the hurricane prone tropics, so many of these designs, once set up, would quickly become little more than mobile solar ovens. Mere ventilation doesn’t seem to be adequate protection from the heat. I never see any designs that include as part of the kit some provision for shade. Anyone who lives in a hot climate knows that ANYTHING just set out in the direct sunlight, is going to be very difficult to cool… And in fact, will quickly become uninhabitable. Add any degree of humidity to that equation, and it becomes much worse. I think that in light of the engineering skill and scientific sophistication of this industry, The virtual absence of any new and innovative designs that address the issue of inexpensive, transportable, yet effective methods of providing cooling, especially in situations where the availability of any type of energy to power such a thing, except for a few designs that have extremely expensive solar panels, continues to go largely unaddressed. I was particularly struck by the one that is made in Austin… I wonder if those guys have taken one of their units, and just set it up out in the parking lot, closed it up, and put a temperature sensor inside?… Maybe something was missing in the description, but I lived in Austin for 20 years, and I can guarantee you, even if it had some passive ventilation, when it gets to be 105°F during the summer, you could bake cookies inside that thing, and probably fry an egg on the exterior roof. It strikes me that ANY of these designs that don’t start with some provision for them to shade them selves… Even a lightweight canopy of some sort… is bound to fail in a hot climate. This industry should be the source of cutting edge technologies that address the cooling of a small structure. The other recurring issue has to do with these structures that are meant to float. If you put someone in an enclosure with no windows, no ability to see the horizon, no opportunity for the eyes to match what they are seeing with the motion they are experiencing, I would imagine that at least half the people the board would become incapacitated with motion sickness within minutes, as most of these designs have no provision for any kind of stabilization. That one unit that is a sphere struck me in particular… Have they found even one test volunteer who could be closed up in that thing and tossed into even moderately heavy seas that didn’t become ill almost right away? speaking for myself, as long as I can see out, I can ride in a car for hours and be fine, but if I look down to read or look at my phone, focus on something close , I will feel the nausea creeping in within seconds. As soon as I look up and re-focus on the environment passing by, it goes away. It could be as little as providing some kind of windows in these units that could help tremendously. Either no one thought of that, or they tried it and it didn’t work, or they aren’t understanding just how big of a problem this could be.

[@zeronow8690]

Have you a better way ....

[@lone6718]

Kenneth Vaughan we obviously have a good and active understanding about how confined heat effects people and pets. Just look at the ads reminding people to not leave their kids or their dogs in a hot car; people will risk being sued to break a car window in order to save a kid or dog. So it confuses me that we make such items without this concept in play, it’s ludicrous.

[@geraldfelthammer]

I am always perplexed by the fact that they make the doors open out. What happens if debris is lodged in front of the door? Great, you survived the hurricane, but died a week later of dehydration because you couldn’t open the door.

[@thatfeeble-mindedboy]

Zab Now

[@Cgh432]

Nail on the head .I live in Miami Florida and I can tell you unless these have access to AC none will work for tropical hurricanes !

[@Ponykeg53]

Some prices would of been nice.

[@akhamp1943]

How about some prices?

[@OOICU812]

Number one?! 😳

[@fabincheng5515]

對第二名，無家可歸的緊急避難所，有興趣

[@workinmanworkinman3889]

Like I said number six would be the one ☝🏾....

[@margotkeulen1086]

What about not evict peoples from their home! Most simple solution! Yes my house got a new roof 3 years ago, but this small cottage was built in 1514!

[@NatureRecycleFlorida]

cool

[@erroleabrown4317]

l love you guys. lm so sad that after over 100 years there are still people homeless and the arthorities make it look like its only a group of people but its all people that dont own their own home. lts not safe living in rental you have to live the way the owner says and tiny homy things like changing the house to suit what you love in living is always in question or not allowed at all. The homeless is a lot bigger amount of people than is being put out there. To tell someone they can live in something like a shelter for a set amount of time is soul crushing because your mind cant rest you're always stressed with the question what will l do then? lts kind to let people own a place of their own, everything else is questionable!!

[@dougnash6316]

#1 is rediculous. It's heavy and not sealed to the elements.

[@WaheedRafiq]

Pakistan need some of these shelter now due to heavy floods can you please provide any like so we can purchase some of these shelter

[@davidbloch5370]

This is all great so why have they never been deployed anywhere

[@mindseyedesign]

My guess is because most are just designs. Some are out there providing just what they hoped they would.

[@davidmcwilliams8364]

ok that number 10 very interesting/ design but the problem is what about the person size fit through capsule? & if they had earthquake, what happen if that capsule collapse in hole & so how going get out from ground if no one find us?

[@MrWATCHthisWAY]

Are you sure about your number one design? It’s is a bunch of CNC cut pieces of plywood? Who’s idea was this! Talk about wasted resources in manufacturing and the tremendous waste for shipping to a disaster area? I think the design looks like an amazing piece of sculptured art work but doesn’t belong in a homeless disaster shelter contest. You have put together a thoughtful array of some low cost and rapidly deployable designs in some of the creations but your number one design should top the category for how not to design a disaster shelter. Please do me one favor, calculate the amount of plywood wasted off the build, and the electricity spent on cutting the all these pieces out and all the man-hours spent on creating this Albatross of a disaster shelter and compare all these designs side-by-side and if you still feel it’s your number one I would be surprised. Also the red sphere with the hatch should be constructed out of composite material. Aluminum will puncture from debris that will strike it while its floating, and drown all seven of its occupants before they can unstrap and exit the craft. Actually it more of an escape pod that could be jettisoned off a watercraft. Not sure if it belongs in this group either, but having an emergency transmitter beacon onboard tells me the designer had other ideas about this container.

[@mindseyedesign]

Good points, but it's more beneficial to focus on the shelters that are more suiting to their need. Rather than single one out and focus on all the negatives. I intended for the list to be reordered. However, the editor didn't get the memo.

[@MrWATCHthisWAY]

Minds Eye Design I too like to focus on the positives, but if I’m explaining the cost of expenditures to donators like myself and organization would like to know that the people spending their dollars are going to provide the best solution for the least amount spent. In this video you present some really great designs and outstanding possibilities that would be able to accommodate a large amount of people for minimal investments, but the design you gave the number one spot to in my estimates could house several more people if the designer would take all the sheets of plywood and just make a simple box construction as with most of the designs put fort in your video. I sorry if you feel I am being negative but as a mechanical engineer I always look for the best solution for the least amount of cost. So if you can tell me that your number one design meets this criteria then I’ll say I am wrong? I personally think it would be a great design for your video on the unusual destination hotel accommodation. Maybe on a beach overlooking the ocean in so exotic place? I do love seeing a notification from your channel pop up. Your team puts together some great ideas and innovations so please keep up the great work.

[@elvirareis9634]

YOU CAN NOT ESCAPE THE WRATH OF GOD. 2 PETER 3:7-13 TO BE SURELY SAFE AND SECURE BY FAITH. TRUST GOD. JOHN 3:16

[@beverlylange4514]

watch and learn!!!

[@michaeldesilvio9980]

I liked number six the best.

[@richieevans8617]

THERE WAS ONLY A FEW THAT WAS KOOL BUT MOST ARE USELESS BUILDS ...

[@Erin-Thor]

Richie Evans - Why useless when they are meant to serve many short, long and special purpose needs? I mean how is a quick and dirty emergency shelter useless when it’s needed and intended for uses after a hurricane to help people who have lost their homes?

[@geoffreyjones2000]

I need a bunch of giant legos... yup

[@Enigmahoodie]

really good and looks cost effective. but the sad reality is that who is going to buy them to hand out for free. I know it ain't going to be the government that's for sure.

[@KevinBufkin-f8e]

In terms of number 10 I am not a hundred percent sure about protection from a tornado especially an EF5 cuz that's gonna be a mean Ride with a rough landing I'm from South Mississippi and I've seen a fair share of twisters and the aftermath

[@secretdaisy6484]

I wonder with all these great solutions available why the government isn’t using them to help people. 🕋

[@danbunge9787]

A floating homeless shelter? WTF

[@radarplotextractor3168]

Number 1 is real cool looking but looks like it's not really weather proof.

[@graninjuneau380]

That last one made me dizzy.

[@mengstabg.michael9231]

John 3:16 [16]For God so greatly loved and dearly prized the world that He [even] gave up His only begotten (unique) Son, so that whoever believes in (trusts in, clings to, relies on) Him shall not perish (come to destruction, be lost) but have eternal (everlasting) life.John 14:6 [6]Jesus said to him, I am the Way and the Truth and the Life; no one comes to the Father except by (through) Me.Romans 10:8-9 [8]But what does it say? The Word (God's message in Christ) is near you, on your lips and in your heart; that is, the Word (the message, the basis and object) of faith which we preach, [Deut. 30:14.] [9]Because if you acknowledge and confess with your lips that Jesus is Lord and in your heart believe (adhere to, trust in, and rely on the truth) that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.

[@mindseyedesign]

Thanks for the bible class 😀

[@LeslieIsgrigg]

#1 is what you get if a clueless "Designer" is allowed to run amuck, so this is the result ! Completely worthless, that firm should not be allowed to even outhouses !

[@jamescrosby5893]

Gothic Arch

[@workinmanworkinman3889]

Number six is the only one that looks feasible...

[@enzogreco9303]

Tutto molto bello, sperando che uno tsunami non capiti la vigilia di Natale, e il funzionario incaricato di monitorare non sia a casa con la famiglia. Fantasia? No, occhi chiusi.

[@mindseyedesign]

Hello Enzo Greco, thank you for watching!

[@kbtube8125]

. . . ."and can double as a coffin". . . .

[@schriebeschriebs7501]

You will get wet in a storm living in the last shelter shown.

[@berndwolf3295]

Gibt es in Australien überhaupt Regen oder Sturm aber ich habe auch versagt als ich mir vorgestellt habe wie dort zwei Erwachsene und ein Kind drin leben können

[@mididoctors]

A lot of Turkish entries . That's the Syrian civil war for you.

[@narutoroxanne22]

No offense but some are just boxes... shelter isn't just for physical needs but psychological ones too... No culture likes living in boxes okay.... The could've quadrupled the size of the Living Shelter... because of lack of support nowadays people are stranded for days... so the size just be drastically increased to a small home. They can afford to do that much. Japan, btw, is know for neets and societal dropouts, no faith or no practical faith and the highest suicides rate... so a low homelessness rate means nothing if people are suffering in homes and they'd rather be free. Reminds me of this short movie set in America where a man who wanted to bring a homeless child to a home but the child didn't want that and the man understood that she's better off on the streets than in awful homes. Physic, psych & spirit… if these 3 aren't healthy then it doesn't matter what numbers you flaunt.

[@javacup912]

Most of these units beat the heck out of homeless sleeping on cardboard in the US and other countries. Especially if rebuilding a destroyed home. But never will happen with so much politics.