Cardborigami | Instant Space by Tina Hovsepian

Raised: $3,945.00

Goal: $10,000.00

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Tina Hovsepian

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Cardborigami is an innovative and thoughtful approach to alleviate homelessness due to disaster or poverty. The product is a portable shelter that provides pri... more

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One Office Computer

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We have secured a local manufacturer,...

We have secured a local manufacturer, let the mass production begin!!!

Updated posted by Tina Hovsepian 14 months ago

Volunteers from Harvard will be helping...

Volunteers from Harvard will be helping Cardborigami with strategic business plan design, manufacturing partnership searches, as well as developing partnerships with other aid organizations. Thanks to Nancy Hammerman :)

http://www.service.clubsandsigs.harvard.edu/article.html?aid=309

Updated posted by Tina Hovsepian 14 months ago

Cardborigami will be participating in Annenberg...

Cardborigami will be participating in Annenberg Alchemy Boot Camp this March!

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Created by Tina Hovsepian on July 3, 2011

NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA Community & Neighbors

Cardborigami is an innovative and thoughtful approach to alleviate homelessness due to disaster or poverty. The product is a portable shelter that provides privacy and protection from the elements. The shelters are waterproof, flame-retardant, and can fold open and closed in less than a minute with no assembly required. This provides instant space and shelter for those who have nothing. When not in use or when being transported, each unit can be folded into a size that is easily carried by a single person.

The idea for Cardborigami began in the fall of 2007 when its inventor, Tina Hovsepian, was in her 4th year of studies at the USC School of Architecture. Its primary material – standard cardboard - was chosen after various experiments demonstrated its natural insulation and structural qualities. The ancient Japanese art of paper folding, known as origami, inspired the structure and form of the shelter and lent to the final product’s compact and portable nature. In addition the folds also provided structural stability. Thus, the name cardboard origami = Cardborigami.

Initially designed as an alternative to the standard sized Airstream trailer per the studio’s design requirements, it would later receive some revisions as its potential for emergency shelter became evident. Version 2.0 is modified to include an innovative water-proofing and flame-retarding treatment that would be the inspiration of an entire non profit organization with the mission to provide temporary portable shelter to people while helping them find permanent housing.

Cardborigami's vision is to bridge the gap between design and humanity by attracting attention to social issues such as homelessness through design.

More info: www.cardborigami.org & www.cardborigami.com

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$3,945 raised by 25 people in 22 months.

$50.00

willy aenlle

2 months ago

$100.00

Alex Yarijanian

4 months ago

To the cause! Cheers!

$30.00

Julie Michael

4 months ago

Happy Birthday Tina! Wish all the best for you and Cardborigami. xoxox

$40.00

Savana Aghamal

4 months ago

Hope this helps..... Hope you rise and see this project at its peek and after that I hope you accomplishments will be an example for the little girl in high school who is going through so much... And can't see the light or the future... And I hope that little girl can say I can do what I want and I can succeed. God bless you and your vision. <3

$100.00

Anonymous

4 months ago

$25.00

Anonymous

4 months ago

$50.00

Arsineh Aghakhani

14 months ago

Love ya!! xoxo....begeniusssss!!

$50.00

Aksel Bagheri

14 months ago

Yessss! We need more people like you around

$50.00

Ed & Tina

14 months ago

Keep up the good work!

$750.00

Anonymous

17 months ago

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Cardborigami | Instant Space

Cardborigami is an innovative and thoughtful approach to alleviate homelessness due to disaster or poverty. The product is a portable shelter that provides pri... more

To the cause! Cheers!

Happy Birthday Tina! Wish all the best for you and Cardborigami. xoxox

Love ya!! xoxo....begeniusssss!!

Yessss! We need more people like you around

Keep up the good work!