Smart-Disinfecting unit that aims to assist the government in reducing the spread of COVID-19
The Smart-Disinfecting unit is a shipping container, manufactured to be placed in areas of large masses.
The Coronavirus pandemic has to some people, created the opportunity to critically think about new ways of interacting and doing business. One of those innovative ideas is the amazing innovation of a small business called, ‘Smart Living Properties’ which is a property development company that focuses on the use of alternative building methods that are cost-effective in order to meet client needs.
Founded by an architectural draughtsman, Robin Moganedi who was born and raised in Dube, this small business is creating turnkey solutions in the architectural and design sector.
Growing up in a two-room house with a family of eight, Moganedi says he discovered his talent for drawing which has now turned into a career, and having grown up in a township made him familiar with the challenges that are faced by communities such as his own. He has set out to inspire and uplift communities that are experiencing great difficulties in implementing basic preventative measures.
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Smart Living Properties specialises in shipping container conversions that are reused and turned into offices, libraries, and even school sanitation/ablution units and have created a Smart-Disinfecting unit that aims to assist the government in reducing the spread of COVID-19.
The Smart-Disinfecting unit is a shipping container, manufactured to be placed in areas of large masses such as malls, schools, sporting events and areas of public transportation. The design and planning phase began when the president announced the national lockdown, it took two weeks to plan and another week to build the prototype unit.
The organisation has already donated units that are in use at Maponya Mall and a High School in Soweto.
“However, putting these units together has been no easy feat and has come at a great cost to the business. There were financial challenges in raising funds to build these units, even though funds were restricted during the lockdown we felt the need to build a unit that would help people in high-density areas such as Soweto. This includes individuals who need but cannot afford to buy sanitisers and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) given that the majority come from low-income households,” said Moganedi.
“Small Living Properties has gone to great lengths, even securing loans, in order to make small changes in communities that will make a big difference,” he added.
Moganedi believes that with support from the government the Smart-Disinfecting unit could assist in preventing the spread of the coronavirus. Particularly, in areas that would be most vulnerable to the potential impact of the virus such as townships and rural areas.
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