IGLOOS Temporary Shelter Project with Prasetyamulya Univ. and Finland Embassy

Universitas Prasetiya Mulya’s School of Business and Economics launched the iGLOOS Modular House in partnership with the Embassy of Finland’s Local Cooperative Fund at the university’s Cilandak campus. iGLOOS is a multi-functional makeshift house that was created as a solution for victims of natural disasters in Indonesia; proper housing is one of three main challenges in humanitarian relief listed by Indonesia’s National Agency for Disaster Management. Ivan Stephanus Alidjaja, LCF Coordinator (The Embassy of Finland, Indonesia); Yudha Kartana Putra, SP, M.Ars as an iGLOOS Architect and Contractor; Prof. Agus W. Suhadi, PhD., Dean of School of Business and Economy (Prasetya Mulya University); Tapani Kivelä, Deputy Head of Mission (The Embassy of Finland, Indonesia); Nico Fernando Samad, iGLOOS Team Leader (Prasetya Mulya University); Prof. Dr. Djisman Simanjuntak, Rector of Prasetya Mulya University; Dr. Taufik Kartiko, Director of Refugees Management, (National Agency for Disaster Management of Republic of Indonesia/BNPB); Prof. Djoko Wintoro, PhD., Vice Rector 2 (Prasetya Mulya University) . . he story of iGLOOS started with the idea to engage meaningfully in the humanitarian field, especially in providing proper housing urgently-needed by refugees. Units are expected to be pleasant and secured shelters for refugees, compared to other temporary shelters, such as tents. Each compact mini house of ​​7.84 m2 is equipped with its own folding bed, desk and toilet. It is also equipped with solar panel technology as a storage and conductor of electricity, thereby making it possible for refugees to gain access to the air conditioner or heater. Each shelter also has a mini kitchen and a water bank. Up to four people can be accommodated in one unit.

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