(Homeless and Poor People's Initiative Facebook ) Nosango Victoria Plaatjie has got more work since getting an iShack because her mobile can stay charged. About 100 iShacks are expected to be erected over the next year following a grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
iShack Home could Transform Life for Slum-Dwellers
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JANUARY 09, 2013
Lewis Smith, Daily Mail

Windows are placed to maximise air circulation and the sloping roof allows rainwater to be collected. The walls are insulated with recycled materials, a brick floor helps keep temperatures steady and flame-retardant paint is intended to reduce the risk of fires. Lauren Tavener-Smith, a phd student at the university, said: ‘The materials and design were chosen based on affordability, accessibility and impact on thermal comfort.’
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