Thesis Refresher

These designs all fallow a similar layout and design with minor modification to allow for a better response to its respective climate region.
The Southern designs (All regions are in the United States) have operable clerestory windows to encourage heat to be vented out of the shelter. The Northern unit in comparison has smaller windows and a lower ceiling to help conserve heat.
The comfortable climate in the Southwest provides for great outdoor living spaces, so a large porch with operable shades on the floor and ceiling can give openness or privacy.

This thesis was intended to provide a possible solution to the temporary emergency shelter problem and also draw attention to the importance of designing in response to climate forces.

Southwest/Southeast Units

Above is the entry to the Southwest unit, Below is a view of the back porch/living space.

This model is the Southeast unit, entry and back side views.

Northern Plains Unit Renders

Above is the backside and view of the living room; Below is the entry and bedroom view.

Thesis Project: Emergency Relief Shelter

This is a video of my current thesis project. Compared to current 34' FEMA trailers with 311 sq.ft. of floor area, this 24' trailer offers 360 sq.ft. when fully set. 24' "pods" allow for the transportation of 2 at once on a lowboy semi truck. This unit has also been specially designed for the Northern Plains climate to better respond to the harsh winters and humid summers. Renders of 3 additional units designed for Southwest, Southeast, and West coast climates will be posted shortly. Below are the plans for the Northern Plains unit. The left plan shows the unit fully expanded, the right shows the unit in transport mode.

Song: Insomniac Olympics by Blockhead