earth lander provides low cost, efficient housing for those in need 

 

 

 

the ‘earth lander’ is an attempt to provide an economical solution for those in need by combining ready-made items with architectural thinking. an affordable, effective homeless shelter; the form uses inter-connected umbrellas to create a geodesic dome. the design is efficient spatially and thermally, and the objects create a structurally secure water and wind-resistant skin. air-filled garbage bags and a space blanket lining help to insulate and retain heat resulting in an internal space that is completely protected and sealed from exterior conditions.

earth lander provides low cost, efficient housing for those in need
prototype: experimenting with geometry and structure

earth lander provides low cost, efficient housing for those in need
the structure uses umbrellas to create a geodesic dome 

earth lander provides low cost, efficient housing for those in need
a bottom section is connected to the dome by solder and hinged along an aluminium cylinder

earth lander provides low cost, efficient housing for those in need
hinging motion can be done by one person

earth lander provides low cost, efficient housing for those in need
space blanket insulation and inflatable window 

earth lander provides low cost, efficient housing for those in need
umbrella handles anchor the bottom cushion to the ground

earth lander provides low cost, efficient housing for those in need
the umbrellas were altered, but retain their structural integrity 

earth lander provides low cost, efficient housing for those in need
an ‘earth-lander’ inhabitant looks out of an inflatable window

 

earth lander provides low cost, efficient housing for those in need
construction process and connection between umbrellas 

earth lander provides low cost, efficient housing for those in need
creating inflatable windows

earth lander provides low cost, efficient housing for those in need
orthographic drawing of the project

 

 

 

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