In order to combat a lack of accommodations for students at the Mae Tao Clinic Training Center in Mae Sot, the embassy of Luxembourg in Bangkok commissioned the a.gor.a architects to design temporary, eco-friendly dormitories.
The architects constructed four buildings almost entirely out of recycled timber from previously demolished buildings while the exterior and interior walls are lined with bamboo. What these materials lack in durability they make up with constant availability; the design is easy to assemble and maintain.
Each building holds approximately 25 people in total. Overall, the architects have come up with an environmentally friendly, space and cost-efficient design that is super helpful, as the site receives a constant influx of refugees and immigrants from conflict taking place in Myanmar. If you're into helping the environment, check out these sustainably designed dorms.
Photo Credits: designboom, agora-architects
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Recycled Timber
- Opportunity to innovate in the construction industry by using recycled timber for building materials.
- Bamboo Lining
- Potential for disruptive innovation in sustainable architecture by incorporating bamboo as an eco-friendly alternative for interior and exterior walls.
- Eco-friendly Dormitories
- Opportunity to create a new market segment catering to environmentally conscious students in need of affordable and sustainable housing options.
Where This Applies
- Construction
- The construction industry can explore the use of recycled materials to build eco-friendly structures.
- Architecture
- Architects can integrate bamboo into their designs as a sustainable and versatile building material.
- Housing
- The housing industry can develop eco-friendly dormitories to meet the growing demand for sustainable student housing.
