Just as DIY experts have found ways to remodel Ikea staples into expensive-looking furniture, refugees and aid agencies are turning Better Shelter structures into hospitals, reception areas and more. High Commissioner for Refugees has helped send more than 16,000 of these units all over the world, they’ve taken on a life of their own. Last year, Ikea made headlines when its philanthropic arm, the Ikea Foundation, helped launch Better Shelter, a line of temporary houses-equipped with features like door locks and solar panels-that could be shipped flat and assembled in under four hours, much like the retailer’s popular furniture. Better Shelter / Co-developed by The Ikea Foundation
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