space : roll
Out of Failure Space : Roll began as a reaction to disaster, not just natural, but also political and social. We started by focusing on the events following hurricane Katrina. The category 5 hurricane was one of the deadliest and most destructive in US history, affecting more than 15 million people. In it’s path were destroyed homes, government buildings, and entire communities. With nothing remaining, many were forced to relocate or move to FEMA trailers. As with most situations, there was gap of time in which families were left in limbo, living in an overcrowded Superdome while they waited for trailers or were able to move in with relatives. From this failure in organization and response time, we found an opportunity to create something that could be flat packed, driven to any site, and easily assembled by a few people. In creating an enclosure that rolls to create multiple interiors, we are able to maximize the habitats programmatic uses and capitalize on efficiency of space. With the recent coming of Superstorm Sandy and the destruction it’s left, we’ve come upon another situation in which Space : Roll becomes necessary. In New York City, Staten Island, and New Jersey where homes were flooded and destroyed, Space : Roll could easily be distributed and assembled to sit in Battery Park, on the Jersey Shore, or in abandoned lots, creating temporary housing for thousands of displaced families in need.
OUT OF FAILURE SHELTER PLYWOOD + CNC DISASTER RELIEF SHELTER SPACE ROLL PROTOTYPE
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RHINO ILLUSTRATOR PLYWOOD + CNC + MECHANICAL FASTENERS
SENIOR FALL SEMINAR 2012: STEPHEN SLAUGHTER & BRIAN DAVIES DESIGN TEAM: ALEXANDRA ZIEMBA & TYLER GENTRY FABRICATION: ALEXANDRA ZIEMBA, TYLER GENTRY, KATE BOGENSCHUTZ, MARY JO MINERICH & NICK SCHOEPPNER
disaster : hurricanes
katrina
Relief Centers Overcrowded 20,000 People housed in the New Orleans Superdome
sandy
More than 275,000 Homes Destroyed 15 Million People Affected
Minimal Supplies Available
More than 5.8 Million People Displaced by Flooding
6,100 People in NY Shelters Alone
13.88 feet of high water at Battery Park
8,000,000 People without Power Between South Carolina And Maine
$30 Billion Dollars in Physical Damage
200 People Evacuated from NYU-Tisch Hospital
3.6 Billion Dollars in Federal Aid Available
disaster : demographic
katrina
African Americans account for 44% of the storms victims 183,000 children 25% of population were displaced by the storm
sandy
Areas hit badly in New Jersey have population that is 23% over age 65, twice the national average. Home values in the area are 2 to 3 times the national average, 60-70 percent owner occupied
20% of those affected already lived in poverty 54% of households in poverty did not have access to a vehicle
New York county has extremely diverse population ethnically People from all ethnicities and economic classes were affected by the storm. 18% homes owner occupied in New York County
shelter : conditions Small Families shelter designed to accommodate up to two adults and two children, built to accommodate those in poverty
Restrooms external restrooms are assumed to be provided via a communal space or disaster relief center in close proximity, higher level of sanitation needed in communal restrooms
Food and Water drinking water and food sustenance are assumed to be available externally, from a disaster relief center or a relief organization, shelter not designed to prepare food
shelter : intentions Shelter provide comfortable and private sleeping space shelter from the elements provide private space to dress and undress
Seating provide comfortable seating for relaxation, workspace for users, and space in which to share meals
Storage provide space for treasured family items brought with the users and provide space for clothing and blankets
shelter : inspirations The International Space Station The International Space Station’s capsules put all of the sur faces in each space to use. The lack of gravity in the space enables the programmatic elements of the space to wrap 360 degrees around the capsule. Space: Roll uses this idea in a new way in order to maximize the programmatic use of its space while dealing with gravitational limitations that the ISS does not have to cope with.
Japanese Capsule Hotel The Capsule Hotels deal with a small space that serves the very specific purpose of providing a place to sleep. All other programmatic elements are external, such as restrooms and food preparation. In the same way, not all programmatic elements necessary for survival are present in Space: Roll, but are assumed to be external in order to maximize efficiency of space and sanitation.
initial design : physical model
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fabrication : simplicity Element Simplicity The shelters rib system is entirely made up of these four different types. These are tied together with simple horizontal elements that are all identical to make for easy construction in the field.
1’ 6-1/4"
0’ 11"
6'3-3/4"
3’3-1/2"
5’ 1”
Material Conservation
5’ 1”
1’ 6-1/4"
0’ 11"
3’3-1/2"
1’ 5”
2’ 11”
1’ 5”
1’ 5”
The minimalization of unique members and the utilization of narrow spans in compression allow for less material to be used in the fabrication of each unit. Less material lowers the cost of each shelter and makes them easier to ship. Excess interior negative spaces from the frame cut outs are able to be arrayed with furniture objects and additional bracing to furnish the relief shelters.
1’ 6-1/4"
0’ 11"
3’3-1/2"
1’ 5”
2’ 11”
5’ 1”
design : elevational diagrams
6'3-3/4"
7’5-3/4"
4’ - 11”
5’ 1”
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1’ 5”
2’ 11” 1’ 5”
1’ 2’ 5” 11”
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0’ 11" 1’ 6-1/4"
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1’ 5” 2’ 11”
11” 1’2’5”
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