This document describes a re-deployable building system designed for Syrian refugees called Re:Build. It consists of prefabricated shelters that can be assembled with unskilled labor. The system allows for clustering of shelters rather than linear layouts and includes options for 1-2 bedroom homes, schools, and clinics. It was developed and tested in 2013-2014. The goals are to provide long-term housing solutions, create local jobs, and eventually have materials sourced within the region to reduce costs over time.

1. Prefabricated Deployable Self-Build Shelters for Syrian Refugees // Housing
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Re:House allows for clustering instead of current linear layouts

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5. Pragmatism first, aesthetics second.
The team focused on developing a building system
as a strategy to tackle the massive environmental
damage caused by endless 'emergency' shelter
systems. This system allows for both growth and
shrinking environments. Ideally these units become
‘equity’ and families will re-deploy the units as they
return home to areas devastated by war or natural
disaster. By re-using units we can save aid agencies
and at-risk governments ten's of millions of dollars
and create thousands of local jobs.
Developed, Fall 2013 // Tested, June 2014
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6. System designed with basics assembly to allow for unskilled labor
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Job Creation Plan
Initial in the field structures would be built by the
building team. Once we scale we can start small
construction micro-enterprises within displaced
settlements and refugee camps.
Both labor from the host country and those
displaced would be paid to erect, maintain and
re-deploy homes. Teams of 2-3 are needed per
home and 8-10 for schools and clinics.
Eventually all materials can be sourced regionally
and building costs will reduce.

7. (L) Thatch flooring || (TR) Aggregate Fill || (BR) Green Roof
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Project Details.
After testing we found that we could built roof gardens on the structures
allowing families to grow there own vegetables .
Housing prototype built, engineered and tested by Pilosio Spa in Udine, Italy.
There are three options for buildings; Re:House (1 and 2 bedroom homes),
Re:Educate (school for 60-100 children) and Re:Heal (basic clinic for camps).
Approximate Building Costs; $5K for 1 bedroom house, $7,500 for 2
bedroom, $40K for school or health clinic with sanitation block. (includes
local transport and paid unskilled labor.)

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