A new collaborative project between Shigeru Ban, the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa School of Architecture, and Hawaii Off-Grid Architecture and Engineering has been constructed in Maui, providing residents of the community with much-needed temporary accommodations following the aftermath of the deadly spate of wildfires that killed 97 and destroyed another 2,000 structures in August of this year.
The installation of Ban's Paper Log House housing prototype in heavily afflicted Lahaina follows previous contributions to earthquake recovery efforts in Turkey and Morocco through Ban’s nonprofit Voluntary Architects’ Network (or VAN), which was first founded in 1995.
“We are so grateful to Shigeru Ban and the Volunteer Architects Network (VAN) to inspire and remind us of the compassion and creativity that architecture and architects can provide to our communities,” Hawaii Off-Grid principal David Sellers told local news outlet Lahaina News.
The VAN is also soliciting donations to help further expand the project to reach more affected families in the community. More information about donating can be found here.
Additional images of the installation, which was undertaken with support from the Paia Rinzai Zen Mission, Lahaina Jodo Mission, UH Maui College, and Pacific Millworks, can be viewed below.
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Why are there circles cut out of the plywood ceiling?
The rigid insulation is translucent when backlight. When the sun is out it creates and interesting pattern in the roof. It also allows the installation of the rest of the roofing panels since the structure won't allow someone to walk on top of the roof.
Well if the added tarp is the weather barrier, the tarp + XPS combo isn't really that transparent. Maybe the holes are only to facilitate installation if a max working height is part of the brief?
I think the white tarp would still let a good deal of diffused light through. In addition the holes in the roof deck may be for weight savings. I mean the entire thing uses 1/4" and 3/8" plywood and is supported by cardboard tubes with a foundation of plastic milk crates.
the cardboard tubes on the roof are just for keeping with the theme if they have a wood insert all the way.
You can see light through the tarp at the ridge...
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