Conservation of Earthen Architecture, Peru

Exterior of the church of Kuñotambo after conservation

Getty Conservation Institute celebrates major advances in conservation of earthen architecture across Latin America: completion of seismic retrofitting and conservation efforts at Church of Kuñotambo.

Open Architecture Collaborative: OAC

Open Architecture Collaborative

International offshoots of the organization known as the “Chapters” were preserved by volunteers in over 30 cities around the world and have formed the Open Architecture Collaborative (OAC) to bring humanitarian design back to the mainstream.

SURI Emergency Shelter Systems

SURI Emergency Shelter Systems - Tyvek Emergency Shelter

High-tech, lightweight and adaptable to any environment:
SURI shelters from Suricatta Systems optimise DuPont™ Tyvek® membranes and DuPont™ Plantex® geotextiles

Tyvek Emergency Shelter System

Tyvek Emergency Shelter

A quick and efficient response with regards to humanitarian aid is vital when facing disaster situations. While emergency accommodation solutions in crisis conditions aim for rapid response times in all kinds of terrain.

Hurricane Sandy Design Contest, NY Competition

Super-storm Sandy was an unforgettable, once in a lifetime event with many long-term and serious consequences. However, the crisis also brings positive opportunities as we work together to plan and rebuild to be stronger and more resilient.

Origami Emergency Shelter: LAVA Project

Origami Emergency Shelter: LAVA Project

LAVA’s Digital Origami Emergency Shelter is a concept for an inhabited molecule. The design is based on a water-molecule, referencing the Japanese Metabolist movement`s idea of prefabricated capsules as living space.

Harvest City Haiti Buildings

Harvest City Haiti buildings

This presentation proposes to build a floating agricultural / light industrial city off the shores of Haiti. For purposes of defining we have named the community, Harvest City.