Nader Khalili's Temporary Earth Shelters are Cheap and Durable
Michael Hines — January 3, 2012 — Art & Design
References: greenprophet & ecofriend
Nader Khalili is an Iranian poet and architect who builds low-cost housing out of bags filled with Earth. Khalili's Earth bag housing is designed to provide shelter in a pinch for those who need to pinch pennies.
The structures are made using circular bags filled with sand or dirt. The houses take little time to assemble and cost very little to construct. The homes built from the bags include temporary shelters that resemble igloos and marvelously modern shelters with high arching roofs and contemporary interiors. Providing shelter for the less fortunate of the world is a top priority, as is doing it on a budget. Here's hoping that Nader Khalili continues to construct his low-cost Earth bag housing around the world.
The structures are made using circular bags filled with sand or dirt. The houses take little time to assemble and cost very little to construct. The homes built from the bags include temporary shelters that resemble igloos and marvelously modern shelters with high arching roofs and contemporary interiors. Providing shelter for the less fortunate of the world is a top priority, as is doing it on a budget. Here's hoping that Nader Khalili continues to construct his low-cost Earth bag housing around the world.
Trend Themes
1. Low-cost Housing - There is an opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating affordable housing solutions using low-cost materials like sandbags.
2. Temporary Shelters - Developing innovative temporary shelter designs using sandbags can provide quick and affordable housing options during emergencies or for those in need.
3. Sustainable Construction - Exploring sustainable construction methods, such as using sandbags filled with earth, can provide eco-friendly and cost-effective alternatives for building structures.
Industry Implications
1. Construction - The construction industry can benefit from incorporating sandbag housing techniques to offer affordable housing solutions to a wider population.
2. Humanitarian Aid - Humanitarian aid organizations can adopt sandbag shelters as a low-cost and sustainable alternative to provide temporary housing in disaster-stricken areas.
3. Architecture and Design - Architects and designers can explore sandbag construction techniques to create unique and modern structures that are affordable and environmentally friendly.
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