I did not read the article so I may be repeating someone else but I think a technology like that (confirm that water & fireproof part) would be ideal for in a pinch housing.
Be it refugees from storms, war etc, hikers, itinerant populations.
25 posted on 10/15/2012 9:59:06 AM PDT by NativeSon
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