Lab+Two

**CCT333: LAB 2** **à**  **“Design for the other 90%”**  __Tutorial Questions:__ ====**//1. Under each of the six categories, shelter, health, water, education, energy and transport, choose one project which interests you. For each category, describe how it is designed to ease poverty for the project's stakeholders. (6 categories x 1 paragraph = 6 paragraphs)//**==== 

//KickStart MoneyMaker Block Press://
====The MoneyMaker Block Press is a cost-effective and efficient way of making strong, durable building blocks. It uses a combination of soil and cement, which is then compressed at a high pressure. These raw bricks are then cured for ten days to allow hardening. Blocks can be made of different sizes and durability depending on the structure and materials used. These bricks allow for the construction of affordable homes, schools, and commercial buildings. 400 to 800 blocks can be manufactured a day using only five to eight workers. These Block Presses allow for not only the construction of homes and businesses but also employment and economic stability. By helping create jobs and businesses the overall economic structure can also be repaired. Over 2,200 Block Press have been sold across Eastern African.====

//PermaNet//
====One of the most leading causes of death in third world countries is malnutrition and disease. “Permanet” is an approach that to solve the issue of infectious diseases from insects such as malarial from mosquitoes. This is a long-lasting, insecticide-treated net that kills or repels mosquitoes. Unlike other mosquito nets, it lasts for up to four years. This is a safe and chemical free way of dealing with infectious misquotes that may carry malaria. Countries with Malaria’s seem to have a lower economic growth rate as compared to countries without it.====

//Ceramic Water Filter//
====One of the most basic needs for life is clean and drinkable water. In many parts of the world clean water is not easily accessible. Clean water must be purchased or brought from long distances. With the use of the Ceramic Water Filter, clean water can be made right from home without using any dangerous chemicals. The result is clean, purified water that allows user to be more healthy reducing illness and sickness.====

//One Laptop per Child//
====This is a very popular concept that has been in current media nowadays. Costing about $100, this laptop is a very durable tool that allows the incorporation of technology to children in developing countries. This allows all children, not only the privileged and wealthy to learn and increase knowledge. With the use of technology, schools can help teach children how to compete in today’s competitive market and use technology to the best of their ability.====

**__Energy__**
====//Solar Home Lighting System Electricity is one of the biggest problems in developing countries. Electricity is either limited or is unreachable due to the lack of network connections. The incorporation of solar panels is a one-time expense that can have a lifetime of use. The Solar Home Lighting System can not only be incorporated in personal home but also small farms, businesses, schools and institutions. //====

//The Big Boda Load Carrying Bicycle//
====Due to the lack of income and the hefty price of a vehicle, cars are not a common household item. The Big Boda Bicycle is a manpowered vehicle that can replace the need for a car. It is able to carry hundreds of pounds of cargo or two additional passengers easily. Not only can it be used as a personal vehicle but also a commercial one or even a taxi to produce income. Since the Big Boda is human powered, there is no need to external expenses such as gas and insurance.====

====The stakeholder analysis enables a deep understanding of what the stakeholder wants and needs to best suit their clients. Understanding the customer, their budget, price range, likes and dislikes allows this. The Design for the other 90% enables sustainable and socially responsible design by targeting developing countries and individuals whom are in need. Not only are the products affordable but sometimes even free.====