Hexayurt
In Brief:
This project seeks to provide a low-cost shelter and utilities solution for use in emergency relief and for sustainable housing development for the poorest. Science for Humanity is looking for an affordable, long-term solution which can be manufactured locally and quickly using simple tools, and which would be widely available within the public domain. In addition to other support, Science for Humanity has effectively mobilized its network of scientists to provide materials testing, structural analysis and temperature testing of the prototype shelter.
Category:
Shelter; sustainable housing.
Current Status:
Science for Humanity is facilitating further structural analysis and technical support of the hexayurt for its potential implementation in disaster hit Haiti. It is providing these specifications to organisations that are considering construction of the hexayurt as a sustainable alternative to tents. In particular Science for Humanity is organising solvers to improve the structural plans of the hexayurt for Haiti's impending hurricane season.
Requirements:
Science for Humanity currently has scientists collaborating on this challenge. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it if you would like more information on this challenge, or join us as a solver if you would like to get involved with this, or any of our challenges.
Geographical Area:
Various. A solution to this challenge has the potential to help in disaster relief or for housing of the poorest across the developing world. Successful deployment of the hexayurt for emergency relief in Haiti, and for providing a sustainable solution to its housing crisis will offer a compelling blueprint for the rest of the world.
Get Involved:
To see more details or to get involved join the Hexayurt Group in our membership area here
Support the Hexayurt-Haiti Fund here
Links, videos and background:
Hexayurt: http://www.appropedia.org/Category:Hexayurt_project
Star-Tides: http://star-tides.net/
WIRED - Playa Posh: Luxury Living at Burning Man: http://www.wired.com/culture/lifestyle/news/2008/08/burningman_tents
WIRED - Fast, Cheap and Sustainable: http://www.wired.com/dangerroom/2008/10/fast-cheap-and/
