Temporary dormitories

a.gor.a Architects

Temporary dormitories are short-term sleeping quarters built with locally-available materials.

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Product description Brand name and product description

Temporary dormitories are designed by a.gor.a architects to provide temporary shelter for 25 occupants. The design specifications are highly adjustable to the locally available materials and climates and the overall design intended to be merged into the existing communities. For its manufacturing bamboo and thatch are used for walls, floor, and roof, which are expected to last over two years without any previous treatment. The recycled timber used for the boarding houses is polished, de-nailed and sawed down to size.

Target region(s) Target region for distribution/implementation (listed by country if specified)

Thailand, Myanmar

Distributors/implementing organizations Organization(s) distributing/deploying this product directly to communities/individuals?"

So far a.gor.a architects has distributed 15 units.

Market suggested retail price Price per unit or service price per usage/terms (USD). Subsidies noted.

2,000 USD

Competitive landscape Similar products available on the market. May not be a comprehensive listing.

Temporary housings listed in the UNHCR Shelter Design Catalogue.

SDG targeted United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targeted with this product/application/service

Goal 3: Good health and well-being

Target user(s) Target user/consumer base (country, income segment)

People who need an urgent shelter

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