Our Journey
weatherHYDE’s inception was triggered by the tragic 2013 India riots, where 30 displaced children died from hypothermia. After analysing the limited solutions out there, we set out to create something better — a standalone shelter that prevents weather deaths.
weatherHYDE has received support from over 10,000 donors, volunteers, well-wishers and garnered over 100 million media impressions worldwide. We have broken new grounds in the fields of design, marketing, and philanthropy. But more importantly, every day, we are reminded of words from those like Khushi, a 23-year-old mother and weatherHYDE recipient, "This is my first home in 23 years.“
Our impact has been made possible because of our wonderful support network. To our friends, thank you for believing in us. We look forward to your continued support.
If you would like to purchase a weatherHYDE for your community or order a sample for yourself, please write to marketing@billionbricks.org.
Product Setup
weatherHYDE is light weight and compact, ideal for urban settings and easy deployment. Its simple, durable design allows for tool-less setup in under 15 minutes and long-lasting use of over 2 years.
Product info Setup guide Setup video
Frequently Asked Questions
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All purchases for the homeless are inclusive of shipping fees.
In order to determine your specific shipping price, we would need to know your delivery address. Contact marketing@billionbricks.org.
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You can expect around 10 degrees Celsius higher temperatures inside than outside the tent. Sleeping bags or electric heaters can further help to keep inside warm.
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WeatherHyde shelters use two chemicals in their production: One is to make it UV resistant and the second is glue. We have already shipped seamlessly to people with chemical allergies.
What people say about weatherHyde
“This is innovation
at its finest.”
- Ashton Kutcher, Hollywood actor
“This could save
millions of lives.”
- Lil Wayne, American hip hop artist
Impact
To all weatherHYDE donors, thank you for supporting families in need. You can continue to track your impact through the link below.
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weatherHYDE stories
Khushi is 24 years old and has lived on the streets her whole life. weatherHYDE became her first home and today she is living in a permanent house with her family in New Delhi.
North America is weatherHYDE’s second largest market. It has been purchased by cities like Aberdeen, where it is used in large scale amongst the homeless. Numerous weatherHYDEs have also been personally purchased by the homeless in Akron, Los Angeles and Seattle.
In winter, weatherHYDE traps a family's body heat for warmth and is comfortable in temperatures of up to 0 degree Celsius. In summer, it can be reversed to reflect solar heat to keep temperatures cool. Both sides are water and wind resistant.
weatherHYDE won the President*s Design Award 2018 — Singapore’s highest honour for designers and designs across all disciplines.
“weatherHYDE is proof that projects with great social equity can improve lives whilst creating value for its users and designers.”
- Jury citation