轉載：Low Tech Balloon System

Current Team Members:
Sola Morrissey
Cameron Sinclair
kstohr
Jmanico

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

The idea is that reused hemp sacks, in this case animal feed bags, are sewn together to form a dome-shaped structure. Then a series of “Life Elements” can be plugged onto the structure. The functions of these elements offer the potential of a doorway, a window, a cooking facility, sanitation and storage. Two doorway “Life Elements” can be connected to create a corridor between two ‘inflated’ spaces allowing for growth of the structure.

The construction is separated into prefabricated elements that can be assembled off-site or by a local cottage industry and “build-up process” at the site. The separation of the production process allows for a higher production rate and the elimination of the need for use of electricity at the construction site.

Once the mortar has dried teams then cut out excess hemp inside the life elements and let the bags out, which can be deflated for reuse. Internally you mortar and plaster the interior walls, creating a water-proof and thermal insulated shell. The housing unit can easily be combined with other units to create larger living space that adequately meet the need of the residents.

The team believes that adaptability as one of the main characteristics of the design. “we want to offer a transitional house that can be built easily, swiftly and inexpensively with local materials by anybody without special training. Since our model is highly flexible, it can be modified to other building types, such as schools or hospitals.”

Architecture for Humanity hosted an open competition to design five-year transitional housing for the returning people of Kosovo. The competition's goal was to foster the development of housing methods that would relieve suffering and speed the transition back to a normal way of life. Architects and designers from 30 different countries responded. We received more than 200 designs. From these, a jury selected 10 finalists and 20 notable entries. This proposal from Technocraft was one of those 10 finalists.



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