The world is slowly falling victim to natural disasters from climate change so it should come as no surprise that post-disaster housing designs are in the works to make sure that people and their homes stay intact from hurricanes like Katrina and Sandy.
Brooklyn-based firm Garrison Architects is among the pioneers in this field having recently unveiled its full-size modular prototype for post disaster housing. Developed for the New York City Office of Emergency Management, the housing concept is the perfect solution because it is designed to be installed in 15 hours on any site—this way people who lose their homes have a place to stay temporarily.
"The beauty of the units lies in their inherent flexibility. They can be stacked like legos to create row housing, or they can be interspersed between existing homes and structures," says James Garrison from Garrison Architects.
Post-Disaster Housing
Garrison Architects’s Housing Prototype is Efficient and Smart
Trend Themes
1. Modular Housing - The trend of modular housing allows for quick and efficient installation in post-disaster scenarios, providing temporary shelter for those who have lost their homes.
2. Flexible Design - The trend of flexible design in post-disaster housing enables units to be stacked or interspersed between existing structures, maximizing use of space and resources.
3. Smart Housing - The trend of smart housing integrates technology and innovative solutions to create efficient and sustainable post-disaster housing options.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - Architecture firms can capitalize on the trend of modular housing and flexible design by developing innovative post-disaster housing solutions.
2. Construction - The construction industry can leverage the trend of modular housing to streamline the process of building post-disaster housing units.
3. Technology - The technology industry can contribute to the trend of smart housing by developing advanced solutions for energy efficiency, connectivity, and resilience in post-disaster scenarios.