Well, this is a bit of fresh air, especially with tween news like Baby-Faced Boy Alfie Patten Is Dad At 13.
12-year-old Max Wallack stole the show at Design Squad’s Trash to Treasure contest with his “Home Dome.” The contest asked kids to repurpose trash into practical inventions.
I wonder if the Home Dome gets an honorable LEED Certification?
The dome provides shelter for the homeless and is made from plastic, wire, packing peanuts, and flargstin. Pretty much, trash.
The trash-plex looks like a Mongolian yurt, and let Max walk away with $10,000 and a Dell laptop. He also got a trip to Boston out of it. But Max had this to say, “I don’t really care about the money. I care about helping people.”
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This isn’t his first big win. “When I was six,” Max said, “I won an invention contest that included a trip to Chicago. While there, I saw homeless people living on streets, and beneath highways and underpasses. I felt very sorry for these people, and ever since then, felt that my goal and obligation was to find a way to help them. My invention improves the living conditions for homeless people, refugees, or disaster victims by giving them easy-to-assemble shelter.”
Go Max! We all look forward to your future inventions.
Source and Photo: thedesignblog.org
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What happens when it rains, because i see gaps in the dome. and is it warm inside?
To Jeff Bearce, he posted on the 1st page, Are you serious? Use trash in landfills to build houses? Dude, you’re retarded.
What happens when it rains, because i see gaps in the dome. and is it warm inside?
It looks kinda like a boob. What a filthy mind this child has!
this is so cool… how’d u do it???
that thing is just askin to be kicked.
WoW a 12 yrs old.atleast he’s doin something for the environment.thats so good..not like some of the 12 yrs old that they only play with their computers and be fat..hope some of the lazy people can do that..
this is so cool… how’d u do it???
that thing is just askin to be kicked.
WoW a 12 yrs old.atleast he’s doin something for the environment.thats so good..not like some of the 12 yrs old that they only play with their computers and be fat..hope some of the lazy people can do that..
To a few of you, beginning with Jeff, it’s a good start: don’t expect a kid to be perfect. At least he is trying to be earth friendly, even if it isn’t in the most… resourceful way. The point is to make it simple and not too complex. And Jason, in case you didn’t notice: this IS an invention for homeless people. Not everyone can afford a house, and it’s better than nothing. It’s not necessarily “crap” to everyone.
I say bravo. Not many kids spend their time helping other people in the ways that Max does, especially at his age!
To a few of you, beginning with Jeff, it’s a good start: don’t expect a kid to be perfect. At least he is trying to be earth friendly, even if it isn’t in the most… resourceful way. The point is to make it simple and not too complex. And Jason, in case you didn’t notice: this IS an invention for homeless people. Not everyone can afford a house, and it’s better than nothing. It’s not necessarily “crap” to everyone.
I say bravo. Not many kids spend their time helping other people in the ways that Max does, especially at his age!
look at all yall haters… some 12 yr. old kid comes up n all yall broke ass niggas wanna hate just cuz he 10,000 $$$$ richer den you…..
look at all yall haters… some 12 yr. old kid comes up n all yall broke ass niggas wanna hate just cuz he 10,000 $$$$ richer den you…..
Iwould love to see a homeless person with a blowtortch
Iwould love to see a homeless person with a blowtortch
I think all of you should take a step back and see the larger picture…. He is trying to improve someone else’s life… so maybe you should take a page out of max’s book.
I love this boy, how compassionate and innovative. Caring and industrious. He is so mature and he looks like a wise soul to me.
This is a wise child and so many young people are blessed with a natural ability to create innovative things to improve our world and help others.
His is a beauty, lets applaud him.
I think all of you should take a step back and see the larger picture…. He is trying to improve someone else’s life… so maybe you should take a page out of max’s book.
I love this boy, how compassionate and innovative. Caring and industrious. He is so mature and he looks like a wise soul to me.
This is a wise child and so many young people are blessed with a natural ability to create innovative things to improve our world and help others.
His is a beauty, lets applaud him.
A great idea, why do so many on here sound snide and angry? Finally a kid who see’s value in using his brain and his hands for something more than playing video games. It’s nice to see someone concerned for the well being of others, being homeless is a sad fact of life for many right now.
Jerry,
Who have told you that a Mongolian yurt is like this piece of plastic garbage? Be careful what you write.
A great idea, why do so many on here sound snide and angry? Finally a kid who see’s value in using his brain and his hands for something more than playing video games. It’s nice to see someone concerned for the well being of others, being homeless is a sad fact of life for many right now.
Jerry,
Who have told you that a Mongolian yurt is like this piece of plastic garbage? Be careful what you write.
Who have told you that a Mongolian yurt is like this piece of plastic garbage? Be careful what you write.
Who have told you that a Mongolian yurt is like this piece of plastic garbage? Be careful what you write.
I think that this is actually super great. Close minded humans think it’s a waste of time and useless however it’s the art of the creation and the young boy’s perception… everyone shall be recognized for what they’re good at, therefore, one shall not judge one on their accomplishments.
I think that this is actually super great. Close minded humans think it’s a waste of time and useless however it’s the art of the creation and the young boy’s perception… everyone shall be recognized for what they’re good at, therefore, one shall not judge one on their accomplishments.
Wow He is after all just a kid. I think the building was brilliant.
This is dumb and looks like a piece of worthless crap…so are we supposed to start mass producing these for the bums
Wow He is after all just a kid. I think the building was brilliant.
thats like super cool dudes
This is dumb and looks like a piece of worthless crap…so are we supposed to start mass producing these for the bums
Here’s a kid that truly cares about homeless people. I read comments like the one “Jason” left and I have to say to “Jason” that reading is FUNDAMENTAL. This kid designed this “shelter” after winning a trip to Chicago at Age 6 for a different invention and he saw all the homeless people living on the street. He wanted to make a difference in their lives. He wants to help–unlike you, Jason, who can’t even read the full article before you post your uneducated opinion.
This kid rocks!!! We need more people like him and less of the “Jason’s” in the world.
Here’s a kid that truly cares about homeless people. I read comments like the one “Jason” left and I have to say to “Jason” that reading is FUNDAMENTAL. This kid designed this “shelter” after winning a trip to Chicago at Age 6 for a different invention and he saw all the homeless people living on the street. He wanted to make a difference in their lives. He wants to help–unlike you, Jason, who can’t even read the full article before you post your uneducated opinion.
This kid rocks!!! We need more people like him and less of the “Jason’s” in the world.
hello there,..no matter what u say jason, but at least, max can think about other people, instead of ur selfish behaviour,…
so if its starts to get windy…..
hello there,..no matter what u say jason, but at least, max can think about other people, instead of ur selfish behaviour,…
so if its starts to get windy…..
people, this was a trash to treasure project. he’s 12 years old. get over yourselves.
people, this was a trash to treasure project. he’s 12 years old. get over yourselves.
Whats up with the assbags that shitpost on threads……If it was a chouce between HomeDome or the bridge you might be living under after you forclose on your home in this recession, what would you choose? I’d gladly see what you have to say.
Whats up with the assbags that shitpost on threads……If it was a chouce between HomeDome or the bridge you might be living under after you forclose on your home in this recession, what would you choose? I’d gladly see what you have to say.
that’s pretty cool, that’s a smart idea…
but… that is VERY time consuming… and seriously, no one would want to live in that unless your homeless and you have nowhere else to sleep…
but I guess it’s an okay idea.
that’s pretty cool, that’s a smart idea…
but… that is VERY time consuming… and seriously, no one would want to live in that unless your homeless and you have nowhere else to sleep…
but I guess it’s an okay idea.
Your idea sucks like hell,it’s a piece of shit. It’s just a super small house. I rather live on the street. You waste all that materials, and it didn’t really seem like garbage, it seem like you bought it!
Your idea sucks like hell,it’s a piece of shit. It’s just a super small house. I rather live on the street. You waste all that materials, and it didn’t really seem like garbage, it seem like you bought it!
outstanding.. at least the young man is doing something to attempt to solve a problem.. WE humans destroy everything we touch and leave a mess of garbage behind. It is about time we clean up the mess and use it practically. bravo
outstanding.. at least the young man is doing something to attempt to solve a problem.. WE humans destroy everything we touch and leave a mess of garbage behind. It is about time we clean up the mess and use it practically. bravo
I can’t believe some of the haters on here. This boy has done a great thing and he wants to change the world. What are most of you doing to better the enviroment. Don’t be lazy & sit on your rumps critisizing this boy & not do anything yourselves!