Impact/Purpose:

Global climate change has caused a shift in precipitation patterns and an increase in storm intensity in recent decades. This project examines this phenomenon first at a regional scale, then the local scale and addresses the immediate concern of low-quality housing for local populations in hurricane-effected areas. The SEED housing prototype addresses the shipping life-cycle of the container and provides a second life for the unit in line with the philosophy of Cradle to Cradle. The prototype will use innovative materials and design strategies to address the specific safety/structural needs of hurricane-effected areas. Creative site design strategies will be developed to mitigate the effects of hurricane winds and food restorations strategies will be developed to help restore the community and reduce their dependence on post-disaster food aid.

Description:

P3 concepts already play an integral role in the education of design students at Clemson University. This project will increase the exposure of students to these concepts through the interdisciplinary collaboration of the design studios and private corporations, and through exposure to the community in Dominica. It is expected that the prototype will serve as a framework to quickly assemble shelter for displaced populations in a manner that restores community cohesion, first on Dominica, then with future application throughout the Caribbean region.

Record Details:

Record Type:PROJECT( ABSTRACT )

Start Date:08/15/2009

Completion Date:08/14/2010

Record ID: 249252

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Related Organizations:

Role :OWNER

Organization Name :CLEMSON UNIVERSITY

Mailing Address :201 Sikes Hall

Citation :Clemson

State :SC

Zip Code :29634



Role :OWNER

Organization Name :TRI-COUNTY TECHNICAL COLLEGE

Mailing Address :7900 Highway 76 East

Citation :Pendleton

State :SC

Zip Code :29670

Project Information:

Approach :

The proposed study design is based on the P3 concept. Specifically, ‘People’ will benefit from affordable housing, increased hurricane safety, community involvement with the reuse of displaced surplus containers, and a healthy and productive landscape. ‘Prosperity’ will be achieved through an increased life-cycle and affordability of housing, the development of jobs associated with the building of the prototypes and sustainable agricultural practices. ‘Planet’ challenges will addressed by studying the effect of hurricanes on the islands of the Caribbean in general, looking at site specific sustainable agricultural solutions for the island of Dominica, a reduction in resource consumption and the creation of alternative water and energy sources.

Cost :$10,000.00

Research Component :Pollution Prevention/Sustainable Development

Approach :

The proposed study design is based on the P3 concept. Specifically, ‘People’ will benefit from affordable housing, increased hurricane safety, community involvement with the reuse of displaced surplus containers, and a healthy and productive landscape. ‘Prosperity’ will be achieved through an increased life-cycle and affordability of housing, the development of jobs associated with the building of the prototypes and sustainable agricultural practices. ‘Planet’ challenges will addressed by studying the effect of hurricanes on the islands of the Caribbean in general, looking at site specific sustainable agricultural solutions for the island of Dominica, a reduction in resource consumption and the creation of alternative water and energy sources.

Cost :$10,000.00

Research Component :P3 Challenge Area - Agriculture

Approach :

The proposed study design is based on the P3 concept. Specifically, ‘People’ will benefit from affordable housing, increased hurricane safety, community involvement with the reuse of displaced surplus containers, and a healthy and productive landscape. ‘Prosperity’ will be achieved through an increased life-cycle and affordability of housing, the development of jobs associated with the building of the prototypes and sustainable agricultural practices. ‘Planet’ challenges will addressed by studying the effect of hurricanes on the islands of the Caribbean in general, looking at site specific sustainable agricultural solutions for the island of Dominica, a reduction in resource consumption and the creation of alternative water and energy sources.

Cost :$10,000.00

Research Component :P3 Challenge Area - Built Environment

Project IDs:

ID Code :SU834342

Project type :EPA Grant