MODULAR REFUGEE HOUSING

I set out to design a modular structure that could provide dignified, longer term housing for refugees. My proposed solution uses a combination of foldable wood frame, concrete textile, and paneling to form personalized, safe, durable homes that can be set up onsite in a matter of days without any heavy tools and minimal waste.

The Problem

Current Refugee Camps

Current Solutions

Modular Innovations

The Brief

Easily transportable to remote areas
Built quickly by 2 people without major tools
Feel like a dignified home
Built to last 30+ years
Low environmental impact
Used to form a safe community people want to stay in
Comfortable in hot climates

Early Concepts

Elements brainstorming

Base concept: foldable frame + panels

Sketch Model

Base concept: concrete textile + joined wood frame

Assembly Study Model

Updated Design Concept

Provide 2nd stage housing [after emergency tents] for refugees needing shelter longer term
Foldable wood frame + concrete textile + paneling to make dignified, safe, durable homes
Materials ship light, and then get set up onsite in a matter of days without any heavy tools and minimal waste
The structures can be used for more personal housing and in a modular style to build up larger community facilities

MODULAR REFUGEE HOUSING

The Problem

Current Refugee Camps

Current Solutions

Modular Innovations

The Brief

Early Concepts

Updated Design Concept

The Key Technology

Packaging, Transport, & Assembly

The Design + Personalization

Plans, Sections, & Elevations

Materials

Community Plans

Exploded Axonometric

Physical Model