Open Architecture Network

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
One World Shelter is a system that would enable people to achieve self-sufficiency by integrating basic amenities into their homes. Throughout the world, refugees depend upon the government for, yet forced to live without, basic public resources such as access to water and sanitation facilities. Our objective is to introduce sustainable environmental and building technologies that support healthy and sanitary environments. Using these amenities, entire communities can begin to improve their quality of life and flourish without dependency upon government resources.

One World Shelter is a core (living) unit that can be easily shipped in three boxes and assembled as one functional unit that provides for occupants' basic needs. This core unit collects, purifies and stores rainwater, while making the water accessible for cooking and bathing. The unit also incorporates a roof-top solar cooker and provides specific spaces for sleeping and gathering. This basic core unit sets up a foundation, structure and roof system that occupants can add to using local resources and industry.

Studio Web Page: http://www.studiorecover.virginia.edu/recover.html