Equatorial Living Lab

Welcome to the Equatorial Living Lab, a unique collaboration between Pratt Institute and Fourah Bay College, dedicated to developing sustainable, culturally attuned housing solutions for equatorial regions through global academic partnership.

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Over the course of four semesters, the Equatorial Living Lab, a vibrant collaboration between Pratt Institute and Fourah Bay College, embarks on an innovative exploration of sustainable, affordable housing solutions tailored for equatorial climates. Centered on the utilization of local materials and ecological practices, our project blends rich traditional knowledge with cutting-edge design methodologies.

This journey is not just about building homes but fostering an ecosystem of learning and sharing, deeply committed to community engagement and open-source development. Each semester unfolds new layers of research, design, preparation, and prototyping, progressively refining our approach to meet both local and global housing challenges. Our diverse team of students and faculty works hand-in-hand, transforming academic insights into real-world applications, aiming to empower communities and inspire global change. Through this project, we aspire to leave a lasting impact, pioneering new ways to address the urgent needs of sustainable living and housing across the tropical belt.

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Guided by professors from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn and Fourah Bay College in Freetown, our diverse team combines expertise in architecture, interior design, industrial design, and engineering. They collaborate with a global student body from four continents, fostering cross-cultural perspectives to develop innovative, sustainable housing solutions for equatorial regions.

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Over the course of our land, the Equatorial Living Lab, a vibrant collaboration between Pratt Institute and Fourah Bay College, embarks on an innovative exploration of sustainable, affordable housing solutions tailored for equatorial climates. Centered on the utilization of local materials and ecological practices, our project blends rich traditional knowledge with cutting-edge design methodologies.

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06.15.2025

Project Spotlighted at National Tech Summit, Garnering Interest from Minister and Vice President

Our project was recently showcased at a high-profile summit organized by the Ministry of Communication Technology and Innovation, drawing significant attention. Both the Minister and the Vice President, who were in attendance, expressed strong interest in the initiative, recognizing its potential impact and relevance to the nation’s digital transformation agenda.

03.09.2024

Equatorial Living Lab participates in the Research Open House 2024

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02.01.2024

Goulda Downer from Howard University joins us for a lecture on public health, nutrition and sustainable community practices

Dr. Downer shares her insights on the vital role of health in urban planning and housing design, emphasizing the importance of integrating nutritional considerations, public health strategies, and local materials to foster healthier living environments. You can watch the summary video of the lecture in our youtube channel through this link.

01.09.2024

The design phase has been inaugurated with new challenges and new students

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