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"No Human Should Live Exposed To, Or In Fear Of, The Elements"- nick buccalo

preliminary image: no walls, gable ends, clerestory openings, etc. shown

SHELTER RELIEF has been initiated as a result of the December 2004 Asian Tsunami to provide those in desperate need of shelter the foundation for a permanent safe residence. Its focus is to help larger families (6 or more people) whos parents may be too financially strained to provide quality shelter for their family. While plastic sheeting and other small shelters offer the advantage of quick short-term protection, they are only temporary. Conventional building practices in underdeveloped and devastated areas take time, strain the labor force, who is concentrated on infrastructure or 'making a living'. And, while reinforced concrete is a common building material in Asia, the current infrastructure does not lend itself to this labor intensive building method. Our concept design has been developed to reflect indigineous building practices, it is like a hut built on wooden piles to lift it off the ground in order to protect its occupants from water and the hot and humid environment in which they live. Its lower level can be fitted out to serve others in need.

This is not a not-for-profit and it is not a for-profit endeavor. We are currently seeking not-for-profit statis. Please do not send donations as we, at this time, can not accept funds. If you would like to make a donation to an existing program, please go to 'about' for links to other sites.

      
Double roof system, main roof over living
      quarters, low-slope roof to shed water and provide shade.


      
This housing type is suited to living in harmony
      with water. Screened in lower level, higher roof slope in older
      examples of building-type.


      
Open air 1st story used for gathering, out-door
      meals, etc. is part of garden. Stair with no handrail.


      
Detail showing clerestory window screens (non-operable).
      Slope of roof close to 45°

      
 
photo showing single handrail stair

      

Photo showing typical gable-end roof with 'visor'.

Greetings from Thailand, You are welcome to use the Thai house images. Good luck with your project. Best Regards, Thomas (1/8/05- thank you T, you're the first contributer-nb)
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