Via San Lorenzo 5, 70124 Bari
Just a minute
Nepal - first prize
An earthquake can ruin the life of an entire community in a minute. This instant temporary home can give a new chance to start their life again in "just a minute" as well. "Just a Minute" aims to build a new life for nepalese people, giving them a simple but efficient house, very open to customization and future switching into a stable house. It is made of a deployable bamboo structure covered with an envelope made of a double layers of juta and an insulation of recycled wool. All is covered with a waterproof membrane. The roof allows to install photovoltaic panels and its inclination can easily collect rainwater in a tank inside the home. World Architecture Community Award (22th cycle), 2015.