The Zo-loft Wheelly is Zo-loft architecture and design‘s attempt at developing a portable homeless shelter.
Whilst the Zo-loft is an interesting design concept I think it is lacking severely in terms of practicality. It’s far too big, heavy and expensive to manufacture to realistically think that it would be suitable as a homeless shelter. It seems like the designers were not concerned about the practicality of their design.
Along with many other issues I personally have with the shelter, the shape of it doesn’t make sense to me.
Interesting to look at but negative issues far outweigh any positive points I’m afraid.
Pros
- Durable when in transit
- Multiple layout options
- Made from recycled materials
- Lots of storage space
- Weather proof whilst in transit
Cons
- Excessively BIG & Heavy
- Not discrete
- Awkward to push around
- No built in roll-mat or protection from the ground
- Poor ventilation
- Not waterproof on bottom
- Awkward design is not space efficient
- Unstable in wind
- Heavy
- Poor visibility
- Expensive to manufacture
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