portable and emergency architecture (159 articles)
life on mars? OPEN architecture conceives minimal housing prototype for the red planet
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the design imagines that humanity is forced to settle on mars, where there is no choice but to reduce the excessive consumption of our 'earth' lifestyles.
the design imagines that humanity is forced to settle on mars, where there is no choice but to reduce the excessive consumption of our 'earth' lifestyles.
mud-spraying drones that build new homes could spell future for city housing
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mud shell is a housing project developed by french architect stephanie chaltiel that utilizes mud-spraying drones to build emergency architecture.
mud shell is a housing project developed by french architect stephanie chaltiel that utilizes mud-spraying drones to build emergency architecture.
ex-rolls royce engineer designs conker pods for an alternative way of living
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the 'conker' comprises a 3.9 metre-diameter spherical structure intended as a living space with a bed, kitchenette and lavatory.
the 'conker' comprises a 3.9 metre-diameter spherical structure intended as a living space with a bed, kitchenette and lavatory.
felipe campolina's 40 sqm micro-habitat is a prefab refuge in the shape of a triangle
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the module's prefabricated blocks and steel resemble a large truss.
the module's prefabricated blocks and steel resemble a large truss.
extremely functional, tiny home-on-wheels packs a large social area in only 22 sqm
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the tiny home feels spacious and functional with various multi-purpose, space-efficient hacks.
the tiny home feels spacious and functional with various multi-purpose, space-efficient hacks.
shigeru ban examines different prototypes for refugee settlement in kenya
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on july 23, 2018, the japanese architect visited the camp to check in on the range of structures that have been completed so far.
on july 23, 2018, the japanese architect visited the camp to check in on the range of structures that have been completed so far.
'plug and play' prefab cabin by drop structures can be installed without a building permit
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the 10 sq.m cabin can be customized to fit any lifestyle.
the 10 sq.m cabin can be customized to fit any lifestyle.
full-size version of shigeru ban's kobe paper log house goes on view in vancouver
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under the direction of the japanese architect, the vancouver art gallery has built a replica of his 15.8 square-meter structure at its offsite location.
under the direction of the japanese architect, the vancouver art gallery has built a replica of his 15.8 square-meter structure at its offsite location.
al borde + el sindicato present housing prototype made of prefab structure in ecuador
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the project is a structural frame that can be easily filled with local materials, enhancing the use of local construction techniques and allowing volunteer involvement and any »
the project is a structural frame that can be easily filled with local materials, enhancing the use of local construction techniques and allowing volunteer involvement and any unskilled labor.
mini 3D printed huts offer zero-impact respite for trendy 'agrihood' community
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the galini sleeping pod occupies an elite respite location which caters to a community of wealthy technologists.
the galini sleeping pod occupies an elite respite location which caters to a community of wealthy technologists.
a tiny prefab cabin for cases of writer's block, designed for author cornelia funke
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this tiny house treats symptoms such as severe annoyance from house guests, although possible side effects may include cabin fever.
this tiny house treats symptoms such as severe annoyance from house guests, although possible side effects may include cabin fever.
rubner haus + IED's spaceship, an eco-friendly living unit at milan design week
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the house is a wooden living unit standing on metal feet with a door-ramp access that allows visitors to live a few moments immersed in the near eco-friendly future.
the house is a wooden living unit standing on metal feet with a door-ramp access that allows visitors to live a few moments immersed in the near eco-friendly future.
disappear retreat is a super-eco dwelling that dissolves into the landscape
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imagine it is -25°F, yet no heating is required.
imagine it is -25°F, yet no heating is required.
steve areen designed this tiny house to be as playful as possible
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perhaps the most incredible thing about this 5 x 10 trailer is its capacity for sharing – two facing-benches seat seven people, comfortably.
perhaps the most incredible thing about this 5 x 10 trailer is its capacity for sharing – two facing-benches seat seven people, comfortably.
hydrohouse houseboat offers the ultimate relocatable water-borne lifestyle
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a dock, seaplane mooring and impressive interiors within an entire unit that can be disassembled and put in a truckall transportable - could this be the future for relocatable »
a dock, seaplane mooring and impressive interiors within an entire unit that can be disassembled and put in a truckall transportable - could this be the future for relocatable water-borne housing?
ecocapsule: the self-sustainable micro-home launched for production
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despite its relatively small size, the energy-efficient pod is capable of comfortably accommodating two adults.
despite its relatively small size, the energy-efficient pod is capable of comfortably accommodating two adults.
nomadic homes: the mobile architecture movement for seekers of shelter, style and serenity
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drawing from age old tradition yet unmistakably on-trend, the notion of the 'nomadic home' is increasingly a symbol of spontaneity and simple living.
drawing from age old tradition yet unmistakably on-trend, the notion of the 'nomadic home' is increasingly a symbol of spontaneity and simple living.
changing planet and changing habitat. sandra piesik asks, what next?
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the exclusive essay examines themes of waste utilization, building for hurricanes, and raising awareness of cultural identity.
the exclusive essay examines themes of waste utilization, building for hurricanes, and raising awareness of cultural identity.
people's station is an architectural retrospective of PAO's latest work
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the complex is a vibrant addition to the social fabric of yantai.
the complex is a vibrant addition to the social fabric of yantai.
shigeru ban receives mother teresa memorial award for social justice
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the award ceremony for the mother teresa memorial award for social justice will be held on december 10, 2017 in mumbai, india.
the award ceremony for the mother teresa memorial award for social justice will be held on december 10, 2017 in mumbai, india.
SHIFTPODS provide comfortable shelter for disaster relief zones and burning man campers
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the structures can be deployed globally, successfully providing shelter in some of the worst conditions imaginable.
the structures can be deployed globally, successfully providing shelter in some of the worst conditions imaginable.
traveling SPACEBUSTER bubble makes landfall in NY, hosting concerts, lectures + events
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after making its way across the USA, the 70-foot, semi-permeable installation will spend 17 days in new york city.
after making its way across the USA, the 70-foot, semi-permeable installation will spend 17 days in new york city.
living in cardboard: the adaptable wikkelhouse dwelling can be built in just one day
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the design utilizes 24 layers of high strength cardboard that are wrapped around a house-shaped mold.
the design utilizes 24 layers of high strength cardboard that are wrapped around a house-shaped mold.
the scarabane is a self sufficient 360 degree rotating caravan
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'scarabane' comes equipped with solar cells, a telescopic wind turbine, and a solar concentrator to generate hot water.
'scarabane' comes equipped with solar cells, a telescopic wind turbine, and a solar concentrator to generate hot water.
BIO architects' compact DD16 house is made to withstand extreme weather conditions
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the DD16 house consists of two modules that are meant to be used by tourists and voyagers wanting to visit remote locations.
the DD16 house consists of two modules that are meant to be used by tourists and voyagers wanting to visit remote locations.
shigeru ban is designing 20,000 new homes for refugees in kenya
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'the key thing will be to construct shelter where no or little technical supervision is required, and use materials that are locally available and eco-friendly,' explains the »
'the key thing will be to construct shelter where no or little technical supervision is required, and use materials that are locally available and eco-friendly,' explains the architect.
cocoon tree suspends campers above the ground in a private sphere
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the cocoon tree is a contemporary take on the traditional tree house, with a spherical structure intended as a retreat, suspended above the ground.
the cocoon tree is a contemporary take on the traditional tree house, with a spherical structure intended as a retreat, suspended above the ground.
ten fold's houses unfold in eight minutes at the push of a button
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ten fold engineering has developed a modular, self-deploying structure that can unfold itself without the need for foundations, builders or cranes.
ten fold engineering has developed a modular, self-deploying structure that can unfold itself without the need for foundations, builders or cranes.
