Nigerian startup company AllSpace has just been recognized for its prototypes of modular shelters by the Swarovski Foundation's Creatives for Our Future programme and The World Around's Young Climate Prize. The team has created structures which are easy to assemble and affordable in order to answer the growing crisis of refugee shelters across the globe.
These are also made with recycled elements to remain sustainable through and through. The founder of AllSpace speaks about the design project to Dezeen, noting, "It looks like the typical Nigerian traditional African architecture, like hearts with the windows, cross ventilation and everything. So I think for them, it just felt more like home. It was easier for them to accept that kind of form."
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What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Sustainable Shelter Solutions
- Innovations in using recycled materials for shelter construction offer a sustainable approach to addressing global refugee crises.
- Modular Architecture Adoption
- The design of modular structures that are quick to assemble enhances logistical efficiency for emergency housing needs.
- Culturally Integrated Design
- Incorporating traditional architectural elements into modern shelter designs fosters a sense of familiarity and acceptance among displaced populations.
Sectors Adopting This
- Architecture and Design
- Emerging modular and eco-friendly designs redefine the role of architecture in providing temporary housing solutions for displaced communities.
- Recycling and Waste Management
- The increased use of recycled materials in construction offers new paths for the recycling industry to impact sustainable urban planning.
- Humanitarian Aid and Relief
- Innovative shelter solutions highlight opportunities within the humanitarian sector to improve living conditions for refugees worldwide.
