12 Year Old Designs Home for Homeless

What a creative young mind.....and put to good use here. By enlisiting plastic, wire and packing peanuts, young Max excelled himself.

When 12-year-old Max Wallack of Natick heard of WGBH’s Design Squad “Trash to Treasure” design contest, he was ready to give his best shot. The kid stole the show with his “Home Dome” innovation, which is primarily a shelter for the homeless made from plastic, wire and packing peanuts.

FULL STORY HERE via The Design Blog

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