Shelter design I PrototypesCollection of Nepal Post-Earthquake Shelter design Works

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This pilot project will be using the shelter developed by Eli Kretzmann in Pakistan in 2010.

Eli Kretzmann Model

Eli Kretzmann Model improved by Portal Bikes. Addition of Translucent CGI sheet does make light inside the interior. They have also made videos of construction which will help others to replicate their model . Visit : https://www.facebook.com/pages/Portal-Bikes/212818222207333?fref=photo

Improved Eli Kretzmann Model by Portal Bikes

Eli Kretzmann Model improved by ASHRAYA (initiative of students and graduate of IOE) . Addition of Straw roof and plastic sheet can be seen as improvement in this model and their illustration is also impressive .Visit : https://www.facebook.com/reliefshelter?fref=nf

Improved Eli Kretzmann Model by Ashraya

Improved Eli Kretzmann Model by Ashraya

Eli Kretzmann Model improved by Needleweave Pvt. Ltd . Needleweave proposes Eli Kretzmann model with additionof sand/earthbag walls and also proposes Khar as roofing material. Additionally , Needleweave also proposes modelsettlement planning to ensure basic services as well as privacy for each units .Visit : https://www.facebook.com/EathquakeReliefNepal

Planning of Eli Kretzmann prototypes by Needleweave

Planning of Eli Kretzmann prototypes by Needleweave

Sandbag Shelter by Hamro Sahayog / Sagun SthapitSandbag walls , bamboo truss and roofing options of CGI/ Taurpaulin does make durable shelter. The constructability is simple and use of local available material does makes it efficient shelter. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hamro-Sahayog-Our-Support/1384846161844511?fref=ts

Sandbag Shelter by Hamro Sahayog / Sagun Sthapit Sandbag walls , bamboo truss and roofing options of CGI/ Taurpaulin does make durable shelter. The constructability is simple and use of local available material does makes it efficient shelter. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hamro-Sahayog-Our-Support/1384846161844511?fref=ts

PVC Frame Shelter by Sagun SthapitFrames made of PVC and PVC connector does seems to have easy constructability .Visit: https://www.facebook.com/yasthapit?fref=ts

PVC Frame Shelter by Sagun Sthapit

Visit: https://www.facebook.com/yasthapit?fref=ts

Shelter Prototype by Simal Shresthahttps://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=1635379733358777&id=1633925573504193

Shelter Prototype by Simal Shrestha & Friendshttps://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=1635379733358777&id=1633925573504193

Pit Latrine Prototype by Simal Shresthahttps://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=1635379733358777&id=1633925573504193

Shelter Prototype posted by Mimang Hang Kiranthttps://www.facebook.com/kirat.mhk?fref=ts

Salvage Shelter Prototype posted by Pratik Pradhanhttps://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=746777255421214&set=pcb.746777275421212&type=1

Idea of using scrap and salvage inreconstruction is brilliant idea todevelop a shelter. Mr.DevNarayan Sapkota made thisshelter within 2 days usingsalvage.