Studio reCOVER endeavored to design and build a prototype disaster relief shelter that is both socially and environmentally conscious. The structure is a modular kit of parts requiring few tools for assembly. The roof is designed to shade from the sun & utilize prevailing winds to reduce solar heat gain. Clerestory windows are installed in certain wall panels to create air flow through the interior space.

The wall system is based on a flexible plug and play concept which employs a standard 4×8 wall panel as well as programmed panels designated for amenities (i.e. storage, sleeping, water, electricity). As part of a four-person team, I helped design the programmed panels and subsequently built a storage and a window panel for the full scale model of the shelter.