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Foldable Field Bed
Recycling waste from plastic bottles into foldable beds for field hospitals, coping with the COVID-19 Pandemic
Type
Corporate Social Responsibility
Corporate Social Responsibility
Year
2021
2021
Collaborative Partners
Ichitan Group Public Co., Ltd.
Feltech Manufacturing Co.,Ltd.
Stu/D/O Architects
Ichitan Group Public Co., Ltd.
Feltech Manufacturing Co.,Ltd.
Stu/D/O Architects
Project Description
Initiated for the purpose of upcycling plastic bottle waste, this collaboration involves three key parties: Ichitan Group as the raw material provider, Feltech as the manufacturer, and Stu/D/O Architects as the designer. All participants are actively engaging in this CSR project without charge. The overarching objective is to address the challenges posed by COVID-19 by alleviating the shortage of healthcare resources through the creation of a field hospital.
Initiated for the purpose of upcycling plastic bottle waste, this collaboration involves three key parties: Ichitan Group as the raw material provider, Feltech as the manufacturer, and Stu/D/O Architects as the designer. All participants are actively engaging in this CSR project without charge. The overarching objective is to address the challenges posed by COVID-19 by alleviating the shortage of healthcare resources through the creation of a field hospital.
Design Intention
The intentional collaboration allows Ichitan to supply plastic bottle waste, Feltech to transform this waste into a new material, and Stu/D/O Architects to innovate the design. The outcome is a foldable field bed crafted from felt panels. Each bed requires only three optimized felt panels, ensuring efficient material utilization through thoughtful design. Additionally, the beds boast high mobility due to the lightweight nature of the material, enhancing their practicality.
The intentional collaboration allows Ichitan to supply plastic bottle waste, Feltech to transform this waste into a new material, and Stu/D/O Architects to innovate the design. The outcome is a foldable field bed crafted from felt panels. Each bed requires only three optimized felt panels, ensuring efficient material utilization through thoughtful design. Additionally, the beds boast high mobility due to the lightweight nature of the material, enhancing their practicality.