The concerned Project

THE CONCERNED PROJECT

In 2012 there was a massive avalanche that crushed a village in Afghanistan killing at least 50 people in Badakhshan province, one of the poorest and remote regions of Afghanistan. Heavy snow during the winter cuts off remote villages making it harder to deliver aid... increasing the death rates by pneumonia. Since then Concern Worldwide has worked closely with the locals to clear roads of snow and provide items for cold weather conditions. The emergency recovery shelter that I have created makes the process easier for the charity. Its easily accessible within the village and is situated near a warehouse. The structure was inspired by Richard Horden's structure called Polar lab. I was determined to create a micro-structure that is geometric in shape to prevent any snow from settling. The structure has two purposes- The reception and the disaster therapy room. The reception is the place where the locals could go if they are in short supply for anything. The charity will deliver it directly to their home. It is also the hub for local donations or donations from other districts to help Badakhshan province. With the loss of loved ones and housing; the therapy room provides a place for the locals to talk to someone about their issues. The structure is flat-pack. It will be assembled by the locals providing job opportunities. The therapy room and reception can be separated to allow more efficient use of service when there is a greater requirement. The structure is made of fiberglass as its durable, lightweight, strong, can be easily handled, flexible and included insulation properties to reduce heat loss.