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The Pallet House project was conceived in 1999 as a transitional shelter for the refugees of Kosovo. It has since evolved and made into a number of different prototypes. Pallets are readily available in most countries and are particularly accessible in coastal regions with ports. They are used for shipping, are inexpensive and recyclable and can be pre-assembled by hand at a rate of 500/ day/ worker. Their size, strength and weight are specifically designed for transport and therefore are a great construction module. They provide flexibility in terms of configuration, allowing each family to build according to their own needs over time. This process encourages participation of the community that lives in the homes, fostering employment and economic growth. A 250 square foot shelter requires 100 pallets nailed together and lifted into place by 4-5 people using hand tools over a week. Initially, tarps draped over the basic structure prevent water penetration until indigenous materials like rubble, mud, earth, wood, shingles or cladding can be gathered to fill the wall cavities and cover the roof.

The Pallet House can apply traditional wattle and daub to a structure of standard wood pallets. It can be bolted to sill plates on foundation walls of local stone or concrete and the roof may be finished with clay tiles or palm thatch. The wattle (flexible twigs) can be woven between the pallet boards and daub, a mixture of clay, lime, sand and straw, and applied to the walls by hand. In hot climates open pallets extend above the finished walls to allow for ventilation and wall cavities are left void, except where indoor plumbing and electrical service are available which can be incorporated into the cavity of the pallet structure.

Where inclement weather persists the pallets may be pre-assembled with styrofoam insulation, vapor barrier, plywood or corrugated sheathing prior to shipping. The Pallet House adapts to almost every climate on earth and a basic structure can be built for under $500 USD. The shipping cost of pallets is negligible when used to carry food, water, medicine, clothing and other types of aid.
(via The Buckminster Fuller Challenge | Catalyzing the vanguard of a design science revolution)

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Architect and designer Rafael de Cárdenas partnered with OHWOW to create a festive pop-up shop in Cappellini’s flagship showroom on Wooster Street in SoHo.
Consistent with de Cárdenas’ signature graphic design aesthetic, the pop-up shop relies on bold lines, color and contrast to transform the candy cane and gift wrap inspiration into a contemporary and exciting venue for customers.
(via OHWOW Pop-up at Cappellini NYC Designed By Rafael De Cardenas)

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iridescent facade responds to changing lighting and cloud conditions
Spanish practice cor & asociados has recently completed ‘music hall and house in algueña’. The images are fascinating!

images © david frutos
(via cor & asociados: music hall and house in algueña)

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(via Welcome to Studio Mumbai Architects Website)

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Unit Load_Redux - Una expo sobre energías renovables transcurrió en este pabellón de HDR Architecture, cuya iluminación se alimentaba con energía producida al pedalear unas bicicletas conectadas a generadores en su interior. (via Arkinet - Las Posibilidades Del Palet)

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…ejecución de una corona muy rápida y eficaz con la simple interposición de capas de mortero y tejido cada tres filas de ladrillo después de la malla de refuerzo. Si se considera oportuno, una vez hecha la ejecución de los anclajes apropiados se puede crear un sistema que actúe como una protección activa desde el momento de su aplicación. El ladrillo laminar reforzado con tejidos laminados de acero Kimisteel: utiliza materiales química y físicamente compatibles con los ya existentes (ladrillos o piedras) no introduce puentes térmicos (lo que, en cambio ocurre en el caso de los bordillos c.a.) que se asocian con el derroche de energía y/o la proliferación de moho u otros organismos no sufre de problemas de desplazamiento en la superficie de contacto
(via Kimia Iberica: Dossier técnico: La coronación armada)

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Cartire Pitched Roof

(via Superuse.org: Where recycling meets design | Cartire Pitched Roof)

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en EU-TEC @ecosistema : “El panel Thermoslate aprovecha las propiedades naturales de la pizarra de absorción y difusión de la radiación solar y la transforma en energía térmica, aportando más de las dos terceras partes de la energía necesaria para ACS a la vez que da apoyo al sistema de calefacción, integrado perfectamente en la arquitectura.” (via PANEL SOLAR TÉRMICO DE PIZARRA NATURAL | ecosistema urbano)

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eulinks:

(via Re-Cooperar: TYIN tegnestu)

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Colegios hechos con botellas de plástico via @yorokobu

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nARCHITECTS via @blogbellostes Ephemeral pavilion for the Masadi Green Wonder Festival in Hua Lien, Taiwan.Opened May 2011.

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Jardín Vertical de Tabacalera // Vertical Garden of Tabacalera // Barbarella Studio fotos by rrruuubbb (@rubodewig)

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Le Brasero est un dispositif d’activation et de prospective urbaine au coeur du quartier de la Benauge. Au centre du dispositif, une architecture temporaire conçue par les architectes Gaël Boubeaud et Laurent Bouquey. Un ruban de bois se déplie dans le square Pinçon pour offrir un espace multi-usages – restaurant, salon de thé, terrasse et farniente, musculation en plein air – autant de détours pour imaginer le devenir de son quartier. (via Bruit du frigo ~ Le Brasero)

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