Type
Self-initiated project
Programme
A designed flat-pack capsule adapted for people living in South-East Asia suffering from natural disaster
Location
South-East Asia
Timeline
10/2015
Area
6 sqm
Budget
Undisclosed
Partner
POD Structures Pte. Ltd
The Living Shelter is an affordable collapsible capsule, easy to ship, assemble and dismantle in any kind of tropical environment
TIME TO TAKE ACTION
As world citizens and professional architects and engineers based in Singapore, we felt the urge to support the populations affected by these catastrophes. We decided to use our skills to create a shelter solution designed specifically for the climate, geography, and cultural habits of Southeast Asia.
LIVING SHELTER: A SMART TYPE OF HOUSING
The Living Shelter is an affordable collapsible capsule, easy to ship and assemble in any kind of tropical environment.
Inspired by the typical Southeast Asia ‘kampung’ house, the Living Shelter is designed with openings that ensure natural ventilation. The engineering system provides sturdiness and adaptability to hot and humid weather conditions.
MORE THAN JUST A SHELTER
Living Shelter is responding to the emergency and transitional phases. Moreover all components and system can be easily dismantled and reused separately in an entire new building on a more durable term.
The Living Shelter offers not only privacy and security, but also basic needs such as electricity, water and furniture. It includes a water bag for water collection, a built-in solar panel on the roof to charge phone and provide light, and built-in foldable furniture such as bed, hammocks, shelves, plus portable furniture. All conveniently packed in a flat pack.
The concept can be easily developed and adapted to other climate context. By fulfilling the basic needs of dwelling, this ergonomic, safe and durable shelter would effectively ease the burden of the affected populations during the disaster relief process.
Type
Projet auto-géneré
Programme
Habitat d’urgence répondant aux exigences spécifiques de l’Asie du Sud-Est
Localisation
Asie du Sud-Est
Calendrier
10/2015
Surface
6 m2
Budget
Non communiqué
Collaborateur
POD Structures Pte. Ltd.
Living Shelter est une solution d’habitation performante économiquement, facilement transportable et offrant les dernières innovations technologiques et techniques.
Il est alarmant de constater que 43% des catastrophes naturelles sont localisées en Asie et dans le Pacifique. Aussi l’équipe WY-TO Singapour s’est associée à des ingénieurs locaux – POD Structures – afin de développer le projet d’un habitat d’urgence répondant aux exigences spécifiques de l’Asie du Sud-Est. Living Shelter combine l’ingénierie d’une structure légère pliable avec la conception adaptée au contexte géographique, climatique et aux habitudes culturelles des populations.
L’ingéniosité du concept est la modularité des divers éléments. La conception de cette capsule est telle que les composants peuvent être facilement remplaçables pour s’adapter à différents contextes climatiques. Par ailleurs des solutions d’assemblage peuvent être envisagées afin d’agrandir les espaces vivables pour d’autre besoins (logistiques, éducatifs, collectivités).
IN DEPTH
