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Philep | A Self-Sufficient Pod, Brenna Merola
Philep | A Self-Sufficient Pod, Brenna Merola
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Since 2011 civil war has erupted in Syria causing many Syrians to flee the county. About 9 million people have been internationally displaced causing disruption to the surrounding countries, which have had to create new accommodations. Primary issues have been shortage of basic such as shelter, food and water. Through analysis of disaster situations and refugee conditions, the types of infrastructural systems needed for survival can be better understood. This analysis can determine how to integrate systems into an architectural solution to this global issue: temporary housing pods.
Michael McDaniels, EXO Reaction Housing founder, has created a prototype of a …