OUR VISION

We envision a world where no one is homeless, and where everyone has access to opportunities for economic and social upliftment.

WHO WE ARE

We are a one-of-a-kind non-profit innovation studio that uses design as our primary tool to solve one of the most pressing global problems: homelessness. We design and provide shelter and infrastructure solutions for the homeless and vulnerable that are scalable, sustainable, and able to create opportunities for communities to emerge out of poverty. Our approach empowers communities to replicate our solutions on their own, and reduce dependencies on support, creating ownership and pride, and unlocking untapped potential for change.


We operate two design studios, in Singapore and Mumbai, and create high quality women-focused design solutions for the poorest of communities.

 
 
 

How we do it

IDENTIFY MARKETS

Our projects are conceptualised by our strategic business team, who identifies areas of market gaps and builds partnerships that are aligned for a vision into the future.

INNOVATE & PILOT

Our design and technology innovators approach a problem head on, and lead an integrated team to develop and pilot robust solutions.

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PRODUCTISE & SCALE

Led by a marketing and sales team, successful proof of concepts are then driven into the market for scale and expansion with a clear exit driven strategy. 

 
 

HYDE products are innovative shelter solutions designed specially with the homeless' needs in mind and at its center. These products are highly scalable, and financially creative, providing the homeless with ownership and dignity to give them better chances of moving out of poverty.

 
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Our Products

 
weatherHYDE emergency tent
 
 

WeatherHYDE is an insulated emergency shelter to protect urban homeless families from extreme weather deaths.

Starting at US$199

PodHYDE
 
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PodHYDE is a multipurpose modular homeless shelter for a family that integrates itself into the urban fabric and generates income through wiFi hotspots and advertising

Starting at US$1,000.00 (Coming Soon)

 

powerhyde modular rural home
 
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PowerHYDE is a modular rural home that self-finances itself when integrated with energy generation, with which we aim to solve the housing crisis across the world.

Starting at US$7,000.00 (Coming Soon)

 
 

How HYDE products are made

Focused on delivering user-friendly and durable products, we conduct studies, identify market gaps, and adapt our design over and over again, working with design and manufacturing experts from around the world. With WeatherHYDE, we are now finally able to offer an innovative solution that bridges the gap for weather proof shelters. We are also working on more products that we believe would be able to solve the housing crisis, and create better lives for everyone.

 
 

The story behind WeatherHYDE

More than 33 million homeless all over the world have no protection from life threatening extreme weather conditions.

IN 2013, ALMOST 9,000 FAMILIES HAD BEEN RENDERED HOMELESS FROM COMMUNAL RIOTS IN THE NORTH INDIAN TOWN OF MUZAFFARNAGAR. IN THIS COMMUNITY ALONE, MORE THAN 30 CHILDREN DIED WHEN THE NIGHT TEMPERATURES FELL TO NEAR FREEZING. IT WAS AFTER THIS INCIDENT THAT BILLIONBRICKS TOOK ACTION AND INNOVATED WEATHERHYDE.

 
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