[Video] Dutch Designer Creates Mobile Homeless Shelters

[Video] Dutch designer creates mobile homeless shelters

Sometimes, tragic events can be transformed into something good. That is exactly what Dutch designer Bas Timmer did when a homeless man, who turned out to be the father of two of his friends, died of hypothermia in Enschede. Take a look at his story and the creation of the Sheltersuit. 

To find out more, visit the Sheltersuit website

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Mina studied an MA in European Linguistics at the University of Groningen and has since worked as a translator, writer and editor. She loves to read and has a particular...

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