80 million people were forcibly displaced by the end of 2019, with 40% of those being under the age of 18. This requires a fast and effective solution.

 

SHELL is a sustainable, eco-friendly approach to short-term disaster relief housing. SHELL features a portable flatpack design, allowing for modular connection, simple assembly, and adaptability to support multi-person living environments.

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SHELL looks to mitigate any negative impact relief shelters may have on vulnerable communities in the long term, thus SHELL is designed for every aspect to be biodegradable or easily repurposed. Its lightweight mycelium, hemp, and bamboo composite makes SHELL ideal for bulk transport and compact storage, whilst still maintaining a rigid, insulated structure. Each flatpack consists of 2 doors and 3 walls connected through pre-threaded tie-down straps, allowing the walls to easily slot together and streamline the structure’s erection. Emergency shelters have been implemented for years now, although it seems long term impacts are often forgotten about. SHELL looks further. We need to provide a space to stay, not waste to stay.