PORCH

COMMUNALLIVING AREA

SLEEPING

PORCH

1.1 LIVING

1.2 DINING

2.1 COOKING

2.2. STORAGE

3.2 COMMUNALSLEEPING

3.1 PRIVATESLEEPING

SERVICESPLUMBINGTOILETSSTORAGE

The project investigated the potential of contemporary concrete construction systems to provide rapidly deployable emergency disaster housing in remote and rural locations on a massive scale. The housing requirements addressed the immediate problems of homelessness and lack of services left in the wake of natural disasters, but also were able to transform itself into the seed stock of long term domestic structure.

The climate was assumed to be warm, humid, sub-tropical conditions that are typical of the coastal areas surrounding the Indian Ocean. Passive cooling was achieved by utilizing the prevailing ocean breezes. Seasonal monsoon rains were anticipated and accounted for in the design of the foundation, shutters, and roof overhangs. An adjustable shuttering system was developed to modulate breezes entering the structure for climactic variability, security, privacy, and storm defense. The team assumed uncompacted sand as the typical soil condition, and utilized friction pilings as the foundation. The area is an active, and volatile seismic zone. The team proposes using specialized sand and soil bacteria to strengthen the ground conditions. The area is also in typical typhoon paths, and was raised to above one half meter to resist storm surge flooding. The roof structure also channels water to an interior 100 gallon rain water collector and cistern for emergency use for non-potable water supply, along with a grey water filtration system for re-use.

Semi-skilled and unskilled labor are able to construct this house in teams of four to six people, with limited use of a small crane or forklift. The house can also accommodate power, and a hard conduit distribution system, with a general ambient lighting system inside and outside.

Program:

Assumptions:

Zoning Diagram

Building Section

Front Entry Rear Entry

Front Elevation

Partner: Nicholas Risteen

Program: 1.1 Living1.2 Dining2.1 Cooking2.2 Storage/Pantry3.1 Private Sleeping3.2 Communal Sleeping4.0 Restroom5.0 General Storage6.0 Outdoor Covered Porch

Total:

250 sq. ft.175 sq. ft.150 sq. ft.20 sq. ft.

125 sq. ft.200 sq. ft.50 sq. ft.30 sq. ft.

1000 sq. ft.

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Cast ModernitySchool:Date:Professor:Program:

Rice School Of ArchitectureThird Year SeminarDouglas OliverTsunami Disaster Relief Housing