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airDome
The ‘airDome’ is an inflatable, self-supporting and insulated tent which is equipped with an adjustable air ventilation system.
The structure’s individual polygons serve as air chambers, which, due their geometrical configuration, allow the tent to rise up and stabilize as soon as they are filled with air. The dome, which follows the geodesic principle and was also used by Buckminster Fuller, displays extraordinary stability, therefore rope is not needed and tent pegs are sufficient to secure the tent on the ground. The adjustable air ventilation system allows for setting the air circulation so that the escape of warm air can be reduced during extremely cold weather conditions.
Because of the insulated wall of the tent, ‘airDome’ is especially suited for use in disaster areas. It provides people who have lost their homes with temporary shelter, protecting them from extreme temperatures and other severe weather conditions. In addition to its use as emergency accommodation, ‘airDome’ can also be utilized as an emergency tent in military field hospitals, emergency medical services, expeditions or simply as a tent for camping.
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Finding of the Jury:
This product is an evolution of existing technology with its unique form of construction using air as a stabilizing force and a form of insulation in varying climates. The geodesic design borrowed from Buckminster Fuller is an elegant combination of form and function.
The weight of the product may not make it an effective product for camping, but the jury recognizes its potential effectiveness in disaster relief situations.
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