Bamboo Emergency Relief Shelter

Following the devastating 2015 Nepal earthquake, critical disaster relief resources were stranded in the capital due to severely crippled land transportation networks. In response to this logistical bottleneck, we developed a robust emergency shelter prototype utilising easily accessible local bamboo. Engineered for rapid deployment, the intuitive structural system allows a team of four to fully assemble the shelter within just two days. Beyond providing immediate, secure refuge for displaced individuals, the design serves a crucial secondary purpose: protecting vital agricultural seeds from the harsh, impending wet monsoon season, thereby safeguarding the community's future food security and long-term resilience.