What if NYC…
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25 Feb 2008 - 7:38, 985x gelezen | 0 reacties |
Climate changes can alter the way we think about potential disasters. New York is for example a city with a large waterfront. Due to changes in the weather patterns, it becomes more likely that the city is hit by large storms. One of the consequences could be that large amounts of people lose their homes. What can you do if this happens?
The New York City Office of Emergency Management wanted to prepare and asked itself "What if New York City were hit by a Category 3 Hurricane?". It prepared a contest that wanted to explore possible housing solutions after a severe coastal storm. Many of the participants (see the gallery) propose solutions that use 'building blocks' or units than can be easily assembled on-site. These units can be manufactured and stored as a precaution measure. After the storm they can be quickly installed. One solution uses inflatable containers, while another proposes the use of self-sustainable 'mobile emergency relief' vessels that could dock anywhere after the storm.
To my surprise, almost all solutions pay attention to a certain level of comfort and personalisation. They ask themselves how persons and families can feel at home after they moved to a temporary housing solution. By making little personal adjustments and by providing a certain level of variation in the size and form of the units.
A courageous decision to investigate a darker future scenario, the results show that with the right preparation a lot of misery can be avoided.
The New York City Office of Emergency Management wanted to prepare and asked itself "What if New York City were hit by a Category 3 Hurricane?". It prepared a contest that wanted to explore possible housing solutions after a severe coastal storm. Many of the participants (see the gallery) propose solutions that use 'building blocks' or units than can be easily assembled on-site. These units can be manufactured and stored as a precaution measure. After the storm they can be quickly installed. One solution uses inflatable containers, while another proposes the use of self-sustainable 'mobile emergency relief' vessels that could dock anywhere after the storm.
To my surprise, almost all solutions pay attention to a certain level of comfort and personalisation. They ask themselves how persons and families can feel at home after they moved to a temporary housing solution. By making little personal adjustments and by providing a certain level of variation in the size and form of the units.
A courageous decision to investigate a darker future scenario, the results show that with the right preparation a lot of misery can be avoided.
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