A series of modular partitions promise to offer privacy in the temporary emergency shelters, offered to Ukrainians who have fled their country in search of safety. The modular partitions are installed across temporary shelters in Europe by award-winning architect Shigeru Ban, in collaboration with the Voluntary Architects' Network non-governmental organization (an NGO which he founded in 1995).
Shigeru Ban's modular partition design is also known officially as the Paper Partition System (PPS). The structure is useful for emergency situations—such as the current conflict unfolding in Ukraine—because it can be constructed quickly and easily with cardboard tubes as infrastructural support and textiles which act as partitions. The building time for one unit is approximately five minutes. One modular partition can bring privacy and comfort in hectic environments for up to three people.
Privacy-Centered Modular Partitions
Shigeru Ban's Paper Partition System Support Ukrainians
Trend Themes
1. Modular Privacy Partitions - Shigeru Ban's Paper Partition System provides a modular solution for creating private spaces in emergency situations.
2. Portable Emergency Shelters - Temporary emergency shelters can benefit from modular privacy partitions, providing a sense of safety and comfort for displaced individuals.
3. Sustainable Design for Emergency Relief - The use of recycled cardboard tubes and textiles in the Paper Partition System demonstrates an opportunity for sustainable design in emergency relief efforts.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture and Design - Modular privacy partitions showcase an opportunity for architects and designers to innovate in modular emergency shelter design.
2. Humanitarian Aid and Disaster Relief - The Paper Partition System highlights an opportunity for NGOs and disaster relief organizations to leverage innovative modular solutions in their work.
3. Sustainability and Environmentalism - The use of recycled materials in the Paper Partition System creates a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies and organizations interested in sustainability and environmentalism.