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2023
We've successfully completed the research and preliminary design phases of the project.
Next, we'll refine designs, prototype with local materials and craftsmen, and develop construction documents.
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Over four semesters, our diverse team explores sustainable, affordable housing solutions in equatorial climates. Emphasizing local materials and ecological practices, we strive to blend traditional insights with modern design. This project is a journey of learning and sharing, underpinned by our commitment to community-focused, open-source development. Over four semesters, our diverse team explores sustainable.
Over four semesters, our diverse team explores sustainable. Emphasizing
local materials and ecological practices, we strive to blend traditional insights with multiple modern design. Emphasizing local materials and ecological practices, our diverse team explores sustainable. Check this link for more information.
local materials and ecological practices, we strive to blend traditional insights with multiple modern design. Emphasizing local materials and ecological practices, our diverse team explores sustainable. Check this link for more information.
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.
Emphasizing local materials and ecological practices, our diverse team explores sustainable. Over four semesters, our diverse team explores sustainable. Emphasizing local materials and ecological practices, we strive to blend traditional insights with multiple modern design. Emphasizing local materials and ecological practices, our diverse team explores sustainable. Check this page for more information about our objectives and process.
Explore our open-source platform for globally shared, innovative low-cost housing solutions designed for equatorial communities.
The Equatorial Living Lab project embraces an open-source philosophy, making all research, designs, and methodologies publicly available. This approach facilitates global collaboration and adaptation, allowing communities, designers, and policymakers worldwide to access, modify, and implement our solutions according to local needs and resources. By sharing our findings openly, we aim to inspire sustainable development and foster a culture of transparency and innovation in low-cost housing across different equatorial regions.
Future steps, walking further
Over four semesters, our diverse team explores sustainable, affordable housing solutions in equatorial climates. Emphasizing local materials and ecological practices, we strive to blend traditional insights with modern design. This project is a journey of learning and sharing, underpinned by our commitment to community-focused, open-source development. Together, we aspire to contribute meaningfully to global housing challenges.
Emphasizing local materials and ecological practices, we strive to blend traditional insights with modern design. This project is a journey of learning and sharing.
Emphasizing local materials and ecological practices, we strive to blend traditional insights with modern design. This project is a journey of learning and sharing.
Over four semesters, our diverse team explores sustainable, affordable housing solutions in equatorial climates. Emphasizing local materials and ecological practices, we strive to blend traditional insights with modern design. This project is a journey of learning and sharing.
Over four semesters, our diverse team explores sustainable, affordable housing solutions in equatorial climates. Emphasizing local materials and ecological practices, we strive to blend traditional insights with modern design. This project is a journey of learning and sharing.
Over four semesters, our diverse team explores sustainable, affordable housing solutions in equatorial climates. Emphasizing local materials and ecological practices, we strive to blend traditional insights with modern design. This project is a journey of learning and sharing.