Hygiene System

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A portable and adaptable hygiene system provides basic sanitation for individuals and communities in need.

Initiator(s)

N55

Description

The Hygiene System is a unit to satisfy the minimum needs for personal hygiene. The unit consists of three parts: a toilet module, a module for bathing, and a supply module. It's easy to build, install, and everybody can use it. The design is simple, compact and it can be constructed with minimal means. At the same time, the Hygiene System is easy to clean and durable. A DIY manual for constructing a hygiene unit is available online.

Goals

To be an accessible, mobile hygiene unit to be used anywhere.

Beneficial outcomes

Everyone can build the Hygiene system using a free manual that is available on the website.

Location

Denmark

Users

The artists, anyone interested in build the hygiene system

Maintained by

N55

Duration

1997

Category

Scientific
Pedagogical
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Urban Development
Economy
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