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Prefab Altruism

Philanthropic construction adopts an accessible approach

Implications - As consumer demand for corporate social good increases with the rise of Millennial and Gen Z power, construction companies are leveraging their ingenuity to create much needed refuge in developing countries. Architectural projects in these zones demonstrate creativity and adaptability from companies that challenge themselves to build fast, safe and low-cost buildings that, in turn, go a long way towards bringing awareness as well as relief to communities globally.
Workshop Question - How are you responding to the consumer demand for a more socially conscious approach to business?
Trend Themes
1. Sustainable, Affordable Housing - Construction companies are focusing on leveraging their ingenuity to create much needed refuge in developing countries in an effort to build fast, safe and low-cost buildings that bring awareness as well as relief to communities.
2. Upcycling, Recycling and Smart Materials - Innovation in architecture is being driven by the use of recycled materials, prefabricated structures that can be customized to meet a community's aesthetic and functional needs, and the incorporation of smart materials to make buildings function better.
3. Community-focused Design - Designers and architects are recognizing the importance of community-focused design to create buildings and spaces that encourage social interaction and foster a sense of belonging among residents.
Industry Implications
1. Construction Industry - Innovation in architectural design and new technologies that make construction faster, safer, and cheaper could disrupt the construction industry.
2. Real Estate Industry - New approaches to housing design, especially those that are sustainable and community-oriented, could disrupt the real estate industry by transforming what people expect from their homes and communities.
3. Social Services Industry - Designing spaces that are focused on community can lead to opportunities for social service providers to work more creatively and effectively with local residents in order to foster human connection and support.
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Featured Examples

Austere Hutong Homes
Austere Hutong Homes
People's Architecture Office Built a Stark Home in a Beijing Hutong
People’s Architecture Office has built a home that makes elegant use of limited space in Beijing’s Changchun Jie hutong. The house, built using People’s Architecture Office’s... MORE
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Easy-Build Wooden Homes
This Pine Wood Home Only Took Ten Days To Build
This pine wood home was created in Chacras, Ecuador by ‘Naturua Futura Arquitectura,’ a cultural management collective and community volunteers. The home was built for a family who... MORE
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The 'S House 3' Will Be Used to Make Planned Neighborhoods
The ‘S House 3’ is the third and most actionable prefabricated housing prototype from Vo Trong Nghia Architects. After two prototypes were launched, modifications were made to improve... MORE
Low-Cost Refugee Camps
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These Flat-Pack Homes Provide a Long-Term Solution for Housing Refugees
The UN has started to invest in flat-pack homes as a more sustainable solution for housing refugees. In many parts of the world, refugees live in flimsy canvas tents that are not designed for long-... MORE
Affordable Upcycled Libraries
Affordable Upcycled Libraries
This Indonesian Library Uses Ice Cream Tubs to Form Its Walls
An Indonesian architecture firm known as ‘Shau’ created an innovative library that makes use of recycled ice cream tubs to form its walls. The projected was dubbed the ‘... MORE
Homeless Veteran Housing
Homeless Veteran Housing
'The Six' Provides Housing for Homeless and Disabled US Veterans
‘The Six,’ a new housing development in Los Angeles’ MacArthur Park neighborhood, offers military veterans a home to help them readjust to civilian life. The complex holds 52 units,... MORE

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