APT uses basic engineering principles to make weak materials strong. The weak materials are paper and cardboard and these can be recycled into surprisingly strong items of furniture, useful household objects and unique artwork. Chairs and sofas have been in daily use for over 20 years.

Work on a new DOUBLE bed! 

The conclusion - It is very comfortable!

 

ASSISTIVE CARDBOARD EQUIPMENT (ACE)

APT techniques have been used in many countries, including the UK, to make furniture for children with disabilities. This is being termed Assistive Cardboard Equipment (ACE) for clarity. It is particularly suited to making seating and standing supports.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Layered cardboard pieces are slotted together       Then strengthening with paper

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

         

       A neatening layer of cement bag                              A happy child in Rwanda

Using old cardboard boxes means that money can be saved to spend on the necessary metal and electronic assistive devices such as wheelchairs and hearing aids. Expensive tools are not necessary. APT can be done in the home using kitchen knife.

As well as the lower cost, the advantages include the versatility as unusual shapes and designs can be made according to the needs of the child, the measurements and the impairment. For instance a seat with a curved back is more difficult to achieve in wood and relatively easy using APT techniques - see the curve in chair back below.

She can sit by herself!

See more: http://www.floodmeadows.com/apbt/