Multi-storey Temporary Housing by Shigeru Ban Architects | Dezeen
Shigeru Ban Architects have designed temporary homes for Japanese disaster victims inside a chequerboard of stacked shipping containers. Above and below: prototype unit Once the Multi-storey Temporary Housing is constructed it will provide 188 homes in Onagawa for those left homeless by the Japanese earthquake and tsunami. The containers can be placed on unlevel terrain
Disaster Relief Project #1: interview with Shigeru Ban
In two installments, Shigeru Ban discusses the intervention practices of the Voluntary Architects Network (VAN) in the areas of disaster-stricken Japan. Part I explains the project's first intervention to aid the victims of the recent earthquake and tsunami.
Four social impact winners of A' Design Awards | Design Indaba
Tentative Post Disaster Tent by Hakan Gürsu This design was inspired by the recent earthquakes that took place in Turkey, where there was a lack of suitable shelters for temporary living. The compact disaster shelter is made of a durable weather-resistant textile derived from seaweed with thermally insulated perlite in between. The roof collects water and provides lighting and ventilation. The floor consists of thermal insulating recyclable composite decks set on legs off the ground to avoid he