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// Maawa X In production — Amman, Jordan

A dignified space — up in 47 seconds.

A solid-structure popup space providing a dignified and secure living space — insulated, Class 0 fire-rated, recyclable, and connected to Maawa OS from the first scan.

Maawa X unit, studio render
47 s
to build
16–32 kg
portable
Class 0
fire-rated
500
per container

Backed, endorsed & recognised by

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// Specifications

Where innovation meets mission.

Every number here is a trade-off we refused to make. Optimised for the hardest environments — and customisable to each case.

47 s

One unit, up in under a minute — zero tools.

16–32 kg

Airliftable. Two people carry it.

Up to 500

Sheltered per single 40ft container.

Class 0

Fire-rated core (BS 476 Pt 6&7).

PIR, foil-faced

2cm PIR core reflects ~90% of solar heat.

λ ≤ 0.024

W/m·K insulation — 7–10°C on body heat.

Weather-proof

Rigid, rated 13–20 m/s, 0.1% absorption.

Breathes

Even when fully closed — no suffocation risk.

Maawa OS

A live node on the map, built into every unit.

0 tools

No crew, no foundation, no fixings.

Solar

Off-grid power, panel in the roof (add-on).

LED light

Built-in eave light, on from dusk (add-on).

Branded

Your logo on every unit (add-on).

Reusable

Fold it down, move it, raise it again in 47 s.

Maawa X unit deployed at night in a refugee camp

Field capture — refugee camp, night

A lit, warm, addressable home — where a tent used to be.

// Configure & request

Pick a model. Build it. Send it to us.

We don't sell direct. Configure your unit, and it goes to our team as a build request — we quote lead time, volume pricing and add-ons together.

1 · Choose your model

Maawa X, studio render

2 · Finish

3 · Add-ons

4 · Maawa OS

Request a call Your build: Family · Signal White · OS Essentials

// Maawa X vs. tents

Real numbers, same site.

Internal testing — winter: 0°C night, 2 people. Summer: 40°C direct sun.

Maawa XTypical tentCamp impact
Made of Foil-faced PIR core, rigid shell Single-layer fabric Insulated & fireproof, not just cloth
Winter 7–10°C inside — body heat alone 1–3°C inside 8°C warmer, no heater — sleep without freezing
Summer 41–45°C — foil reflects 90% solar 50–55°C inside Up to 10°C cooler — survivable midday shade
Fire Class 0 (BS 476 Pt 6&7) Non-FR fabric Fire stays local — tent fires spread camp-wide
Wind & rain Rigid, 13–20 m/s, 0.1% absorption Sags, leaks, fails 10–12 m/s Stable and dry in coastal storms
Air, sealed Breathes fully closed Sealing = CO risk No suffocation deaths in winter
Digital Maawa OS on every unit None Live map — SOS, tracking, donor proof

// Maawa OS

One map. The whole operation.

Every Maawa X ships as a live node — but the software runs anywhere. Tap through what the map shows.

Explore Maawa OS
Every shelter is a dot Demo Camp — live

// Watch

Maawa X, in 60 seconds.

Film coming soon

// In the press

The world is watching.

Maawa X — the suitcase-sized pop-up shelter — covered across design and tech press worldwide.

// Use cases

Where Maawa X goes to work.

Already in the field — from camps that stand for years to sites that appear overnight.

Refugee camps

Rows of identical units, up in a day — addressed, mapped and answerable.

Disaster response

Airlifts in at 16–32 kg. Pin shelters as they land, route help to the loudest signal.

Festivals & events

Sites that stand up in a day and tear down in an hour. The QR travels with the unit.

Informal settlements

Bring structure to a site that grew without a plan. The map catches up to reality.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers to what people ask most.

How quickly does a Maawa X go up?

About 47 seconds, by two people, with no tools needed.

What does a Maawa X weigh?

Between 16 and 32 kg, depending on size and specification.

Is it fire rated?

Yes — up to Class 0 fire-rated core. It is also insulated and recyclable.

How many fit in a shipping container?

About 500 units per 40ft container. Each shelter folds flat for transport.

Is it connected to Maawa OS?

Yes. Each unit ships with a QR code bonded on at the factory, so it is connected to Maawa OS from the first scan.

How much does a Maawa X cost?

Pricing is not published. Enquiries go to hello@maawa.co.