images for Darfur project

detail of roof
canvas on top
wood on bottom

detail of side
pouches for filling with dirt to insulate

house rolled up for transport
bottom of roof is on exterior of roll

portable house
canvas material extends around base to keep rain from entering
these structures can be grouped together in a similar fashion to a traditional Sudanese living structure that is comprised of groups of small structures organized within a fenced area and incorporating courtyard spaces

the same type of structure with vertical wooden elements and canvas can also be used to fence in the housing clusters

example of a typical house in Darfur
www.vam.ac.uk

sketch of my portable structure idea

details of my model

tents provided by the UN to the Darfur refugees
www.daylife.com

map of Sudan & Darfur
www.sdcanada.org

refugee camp in Chad
shows grouping of structures within fenced area similar to traditional housing in Darfur
www.supportdarfur.com

refugee camp
www.rollingstone.com

Future Shack by Sean Godsell
built with shipping container
www.architectureaustralia.com

Pallet House by Leonora Oppenheim
www.treehugger.com