Creative Engineering
For this project our group was tasked with identifying a specific world problem, and then working together to create either a system or object that helps to solve that problem. We chose to work on the problem of sheltering refugees, since this seems to be an increasing issue facing the world.
Our Process
1. Question: How can we better refugee shelter and civilian safety?
2. Background research: We looked at types of refugee camps, typical living conditions, rations, casualties/dangers, and family life in various camps
3. Generate ideas: Incorporate (better) security into camp designs, reduce drone strikes, build bunkers, design a better tent, build a TRSR (Taser Round Sniper Rifle) and TRSA (Taser Round Side Arm)
4. Select a solution: Design a better tent for refugees
5. Plan the solution: New tent needs to be durable, economical, adjustable based on need, and portable.
6. Test the plan: We sketched out, and then made a 3D model of T.H.E. Tent
7. Redesign: We switched from a standard tent to an accordion style tent to allow more flexibility
8. Share: Contact UNHCR
Our Process
1. Question: How can we better refugee shelter and civilian safety?
2. Background research: We looked at types of refugee camps, typical living conditions, rations, casualties/dangers, and family life in various camps
3. Generate ideas: Incorporate (better) security into camp designs, reduce drone strikes, build bunkers, design a better tent, build a TRSR (Taser Round Sniper Rifle) and TRSA (Taser Round Side Arm)
4. Select a solution: Design a better tent for refugees
5. Plan the solution: New tent needs to be durable, economical, adjustable based on need, and portable.
6. Test the plan: We sketched out, and then made a 3D model of T.H.E. Tent
7. Redesign: We switched from a standard tent to an accordion style tent to allow more flexibility
8. Share: Contact UNHCR