portable and emergency architecture (173 articles)
cutwork develops innovative 'just add water' concrete refugee shelters
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the shelter combines cutwork’s bendable metallic tube construction system and cortex composite’s rollable concrete for rapid assembly.
the shelter combines cutwork’s bendable metallic tube construction system and cortex composite’s rollable concrete for rapid assembly.
this mobile, off-grid, corten steel workspace is a project manager's rustic dream
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'site shack' ships fully constructed, and requires no additional assembly.
'site shack' ships fully constructed, and requires no additional assembly.
ecocapsule: the self-sustainable micro-home launches in the US
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the unique self-sustainable microhome will land in times square during the NYCxDESIGN festival.
the unique self-sustainable microhome will land in times square during the NYCxDESIGN festival.
ladybird-like wings open to reveal micro movable library for children in china
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LUO studio turns a new page on shared bicycles by recycling their industrial waste in to an insect-inspired movable learning support.
LUO studio turns a new page on shared bicycles by recycling their industrial waste in to an insect-inspired movable learning support.
modular and transportable hotel suites by in-tenta design can be 'dropped' into location
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the newly launched modules can be placed into any setting with little or no impact on the surrounding environment.
the newly launched modules can be placed into any setting with little or no impact on the surrounding environment.
to be presented at milan design week, casa ojalá offers a world of infinite choice
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the project will be presented as an installation at milan design week 2019 to introduce viewers to the 'world of infinite choice.'
the project will be presented as an installation at milan design week 2019 to introduce viewers to the 'world of infinite choice.'
the polydrop trailer is a lightweight portable living space for comfortable travelling
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constructed from a lightweight aluminium frame, the entire trailer weighs only 760lbs.
constructed from a lightweight aluminium frame, the entire trailer weighs only 760lbs.
the 'plazabike' by kune office is made from the street corners of madrid
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the bike brings together distant neighborhoods to represent the identity of new urban development within the city.
the bike brings together distant neighborhoods to represent the identity of new urban development within the city.
FMSG envisions 'docking-house' mobile units for future living
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the project addresses the issues faced by residents in megacities such as seoul and tokyo.
the project addresses the issues faced by residents in megacities such as seoul and tokyo.
the 'bunker' project by martin marro is an oil tank you can live in
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in his latest work, the architect has taken an old gas oil tank and converted it into a capsule for living in argentina.
in his latest work, the architect has taken an old gas oil tank and converted it into a capsule for living in argentina.
the magenta tiny house is a kitsch interpretation of compact living
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an unapologetically pink timber structure and a manifesto of independent housing, against debt and mortgages.
an unapologetically pink timber structure and a manifesto of independent housing, against debt and mortgages.
3modular creates bamboo homes for earthquake stricken regions of nepal
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the design uses vernacular materials and a modular arrangement that can be multiplied and combined into units of various sizes.
the design uses vernacular materials and a modular arrangement that can be multiplied and combined into units of various sizes.
CUBO is a system of modular bamboo homes that respond to manila's housing crisis
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earl patrick forlales, the 23-year-old behind the project, has also developed a business plan that will provide local people with housing, new skills, jobs, and community space.
earl patrick forlales, the 23-year-old behind the project, has also developed a business plan that will provide local people with housing, new skills, jobs, and community space.
'maidan tent' offers covered leisure space at greek refugee camp
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the multifunctional structure can host up to 100 people.
the multifunctional structure can host up to 100 people.
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.
