Tag Archives: Humanitarian

World Hands Project – Pallet Houses in Mexico

Posted on October 21, 2009 by Michael Janzen

While the World Hands Project is currently going through internal re-organization I was happy to find that during past workshops they’ve helped people down in Mexico build some simple homes from shipping pallets. Instead of using some kind of manufactured insulation … Continue reading →

Posted in Humanitarian | Tagged cob, Humanitarian, mexico, pallet house, pallets, shipping pallets, sustainable architecture, Workshops, world hands project | 5 Comments

Tiny House Panel System

Posted on September 20, 2009 by Michael Janzen

I’ve not posted for a few days because I’ve been working on this fairly complex panel system. You’ve seen the preliminary designs in the House for Khayelitsha and the Simple Panelized Shelter but I’m just about done figuring out all … Continue reading →

Posted in Design Concept | Tagged Humanitarian, Khayelitsha, panel, panelized, shelter, sustainable architecture, tiny house | 14 Comments

Innovative Orphanage Design in Thailand

Posted on August 20, 2009 by Michael Janzen

This is an incredibly innovate orphanage design by TYIN, a student-run Norwegian non-profit organization focused on developing humanitarian architecture. Soe Ker Tie House is one of four projects recently completed in Thailand near the border with Burma. The design is … Continue reading →

Posted in Community Design | Tagged architecture, bamboo, Burma, Humanitarian, natural cooling, Norwegian, Orphanage, rainwater collection, Soe Ker Tie House, sustainable, sustainable architecture, Thailand, TYIN | 4 Comments