Ansh Gupta

CT3596

In response to the escalating natural disasters and displacement crises, this Directed Research Project (DRP) explores the advancement of bamboo shelters for rapid deployment and sustainability in emergency scenarios. The project capitalizes on bamboo’s sustainable characteristics to revolutionize emergency shelter solutions, emphasizing speed, ecological integrity, and structural resilience. The research develops an innovative quick assembly system for efficient and effective shelter provision by integrating advanced computational design with bamboo's unique properties. The resulting deployable structure ensures swift assembly and maintains a strong commitment to sustainability, meeting the urgent need for environmentally friendly and robust shelter solutions. This DRP culminates in delivering a scalable shelter prototype substantiated by comprehensive research and cutting-edge design practices, significantly contributing to the discourse on emergency response infrastructure. It underscores the necessity of re-envisioning shelter solutions to foster a more resilient and sustainable future.