How to construct emergency relief infrastructure?

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:31:55 -0400

Start: 4 Jul 2009 - 00:00

End: 5 Jul 2009 - 16:30

After a disaster, shelter and logistics quickly become key issues. Perhaps surprisingly, a shed could be the answer.

As an appropriate form of construction for relief infrastructure, sheds are quick and easy to build and require minimal construction and skills and resources. A shed is a cheap form of construction but is more durable than using a tent.

But how do you teach aid workers worldwide to do it?

TEDtalk Video Evening (Manchester PN)

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:39:57 -0400

Start: 8 Jul 2009 - 18:00

End: 8 Jul 2009 - 20:30

In place of our usual committee meeting, Manchester PN are holding a TEDtalk video evening on Wednesday 8^th July 2009.

TED stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design and their site makes the best talks and performances from some of the world's most fascinating thinkers and doers available to watch.

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How to construct emergency relief infrastructure?

TEDtalk Video Evening (Manchester PN)