Shelter design I Prototypes

Collection of Nepal Post-Earthquake Shelter design Works

All photos and illustrations are intellectual property of respective individuals or organization

Compiled by DESIGN DABALI

Eli Kretzmann Model

This pilot project will be using the shelter developed by Eli Kretzmann in Pakistan in 2010.

Improved Eli Kretzmann Model by Portal Bikes

Eli Kretzmann Model improved by Portal Bikes. Addition of Translucent CGI sheet does make light inside the interior.
They have also made videos of construction which will help others to replicate their model .
Visit : https://www.facebook.com/pages/Portal-Bikes/212818222207333?fref=photo

Improved Eli Kretzmann Model by Ashraya

Eli Kretzmann Model improved by ASHRAYA (initiative of students and graduate of IOE) . Addition of Straw roof
and plastic sheet can be seen as improvement in this model and their illustration is also impressive .
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Improved Eli Kretzmann Model by Ashraya

Planning of Eli Kretzmann prototypes by Needleweave

Eli Kretzmann Model improved by Needleweave Pvt. Ltd . Needleweave proposes Eli Kretzmann model with addition
of sand/earthbag walls and also proposes Khar as roofing material. Additionally , Needleweave also proposes model
settlement planning to ensure basic services as well as privacy for each units .
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Planning of Eli Kretzmann prototypes by Needleweave

Sandbag Shelter by Hamro Sahayog / Sagun Sthapit

Sandbag walls , bamboo truss and roofing options of CGI/ Taurpaulin does make durable shelter. The
constructability is simple and use of local available material does makes it efficient shelter.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hamro-Sahayog-Our-Support/1384846161844511?fref=ts

Sandbag Shelter by Hamro Sahayog / Sagun Sthapit

Sandbag walls , bamboo truss and roofing options of CGI/ Taurpaulin does make durable shelter. The
constructability is simple and use of local available material does makes it efficient shelter.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hamro-Sahayog-Our-Support/1384846161844511?fref=ts

PVC Frame Shelter by Sagun Sthapit

Frames made of PVC and PVC connector does seems to have easy constructability .
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PVC Frame Shelter by Sagun Sthapit

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Shelter Prototype by Simal Shrestha

https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=1635379733358777&id=1633925573504193

Shelter Prototype by Simal Shrestha & Friends

https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=1635379733358777&id=1633925573504193

Pit Latrine Prototype by Simal Shrestha

https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=1635379733358777&id=1633925573504193

Shelter Prototype posted by Mimang Hang Kirant

https://www.facebook.com/kirat.mhk?fref=ts

Salvage Shelter Prototype posted by Pratik Pradhan

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=746777255421214&set=pcb.746777275421212&type=1
Idea of using scrap and salvage in
reconstruction is brilliant idea to
develop a shelter. Mr.Dev
Narayan Sapkota made this
shelter within 2 days using
salvage.