Mexican technology and architecture firm Revolution have designed a temporary housing project for COVID-19 healthcare workers. A series of companies and donors funded the project to address the lack of housing for COVID-19 caring healthcare workers. Many of Mexico's healthcare workers were found sleeping in cars as they avoided returning home to protect their families.
Revolution designed a series of temporary structures made out of prefabricated wood and biodegradable plastic. Each structure is completed with a bedroom, shower, sink, toilet, water tank, and solar heating. The modules were designed to be cost-efficient, easy to assemble, and recyclable. This modular compound was designed to be installed in empty spaces, such as hospital parking lots. The modules have natural light and light-colored walls to offer the healthcare workers a meditative space.
Image Credit: LGM Studios, Luis Gallardo
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Recyclable Temporary Housing
- Creating modular, recyclable housing solutions for temporary facilities in healthcare, disaster relief, and military operations.
- Prefabricated Modular Structures
- Developing cost-efficient and easy to assemble prefabricated modular structures for disaster-stricken areas or remote locations to support unexpected housing needs.
- Sustainable Housing
- Using eco-friendly materials and renewable energy sources to design and build affordable and sustainable housing for essential workers or disaster relief operations.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Healthcare
- Opportunities for healthcare providers to provide temporary and sustainable accommodations to healthcare professionals working on the front-line or extended capacities.
- Disaster Relief
- Developing sustainable housing solutions to support disaster relief efforts and rebuilding safer, more resilient communities.
- Military Operations
- Providing durable, cost-efficient modular housing for the military in various settings and remote locations for training, deployment, and support.
