tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4351149635592475082.post4870978966785716738..comments2024-03-28T18:16:12.819-07:00Comments on What's Creative?: A New Response to Natural DisastersCANlabhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04697643394288614411noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4351149635592475082.post-12253524820685606692014-04-16T17:14:51.845-07:002014-04-16T17:14:51.845-07:00This idea is incredible. I'm from Kansas, the ...This idea is incredible. I'm from Kansas, the heart of "Tornado Alley," so the threat of a natural disaster is very real to me. I have seen whole neighborhoods destroyed in a matter of seconds, and the devastation can take a year or more to clean up. This creation not only offers housing options for people ripped from their homes, but also has the possibility of restoring normalcy in communities much faster than brick and mortar buildings could. I don't think it would be too far of a stretch to combine multiple units into make-shift schools, grocery stores, or medical facilities. The possibilities are endless. McDaniel's creativity is going to have an outstanding effect on people during some of the most challenging times imaginable. I hope I never have to use one, but it is definitely reassuring to know that these portable shelters exist! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10204448714718402276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4351149635592475082.post-52362568961642961602014-04-14T11:57:04.924-07:002014-04-14T11:57:04.924-07:00I agree that this concept is truly innovative. I t...I agree that this concept is truly innovative. I think part of its creativity comes from the fact that he was simply motivated by a desire to help and used his own unique skills to come up with a solution to a problem ans sought out help from others when it came to logistics that he was not familiar with. The potential positive implications that can come from his design are great and can only be improved upon.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16380755294270658135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4351149635592475082.post-81129817101923315912014-04-11T21:44:30.164-07:002014-04-11T21:44:30.164-07:00This is a really incredible idea. I think the best...This is a really incredible idea. I think the best part is that this idea can have an enormously positive impact on people who need it the most. It is very ingenious, yet extremely logical and obvious, to design cost efficient, environmentally sustainable and easily transportable housing, but no one has been able to do this before. People struck by natural disaster need help fast, and his product really is the best option. Ultimately, I find the essence of community is the most creative part of McDaniel's product. I think that is what victims need most at such a devastating time, but it can easily be overlooked. The fact that these houses can be arranged like a real neighborhood creates a source of normalcy and community that anyone in that situation would truly value. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16115593660647612554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4351149635592475082.post-23710963739902829902014-04-11T08:38:21.535-07:002014-04-11T08:38:21.535-07:00I find this idea quite ingenious. It helps to solv...I find this idea quite ingenious. It helps to solve a rapid response problem with a quick, efficient, and totally cost-effective solution. It is definitely creative because it is both a novel idea and a practical one that outstrips everything that has come before it. After watching a video on their website, I realized that one freight train could bring enough Exos to house my entire hometown (around 8,000) if a disaster struck; I find that amazing, especially given the current emergency housing options available. I do wonder about one thing, though, have they been utilized yet in any major capacity? It appears the field hasn't fully accepted or at least hasn't bought into their design as of yet, but I think this concept can only grow from here.River Simpsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11357333600976793349noreply@blogger.com