The prototype on display of Shelter/Pavilion by Carter Williamson might look all shiny and new, but the intention is that dwellings like this could be constructed entirely from reclaimed materials. The design is compact and fairly basic yet there's an ingenuity to it that is sufficient for providing up to eight people with a temporary or even more permanent roof over their heads.
This model showcases the iconic use of corrugated iron for which Australian architecture is known. It's up on sturdy metal stilts with a perforated deck and a small set of stairs, it features protective hatch windows and a steeply sloped roof. A loft inside the attic of the Shelter/Pavilion separates the sleeping area from the other domestic activities for a sensible division of interior spaces amidst the stressful circumstances following natural disasters and the like.
Resourceful Corrugated Cabins
Shelter/Pavilion is an Efficient Emergency Abode of Material Scraps
Trend Themes
1. Sustainable Architecture - Opportunity for using reclaimed materials for construction to promote environmental friendliness
2. Disaster Relief Dwelling - Innovation potential in using corrugated cabins for disaster relief purposes
3. Compact Living - Advancement in small scale construction with modular compact cabins
Industry Implications
1. Architecture and Construction - Potential to develop innovative and sustainable construction methods using reclaimed materials
2. Emergency Management - Opportunity to introduce low cost emergency housing and relief solutions in disaster scenarios
3. Modular Housing - Scope for building versatile, affordable and adaptable cabins to suit various living purposes