Flooding has always been a problem, but as the climate continues to shift it is likely to occur more frequently with even more disastrous results. We've showcased many practical solutions for emergency housing, but Andrew Maynard and his team have come up a compelling concept - The Airdrop House, which can be dropped from standard military aircraft into flood afflicted areas. As the spherical housing kit hits the water, it begins to soak up water and grows into a food-producing, self-sustaining temporary house. AMA may call it "fiction", but the concept certainly holds water.
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Great idea,
what happens if it is dropped into sewerage or radioactive water, or flood waters pickup and carry away?
what is the benifit to international communities?
what is the benefit to the military?
what stage two programs do you have to offer that wil wein the occupants off this structure onto another one, either at all or sooner? (persons in australia and america and other countries are living in and have been living in temporary structures for years……