The Capsule

Architecture | Urban Design

Mango Architecture Disaster Relief Shelter | Winning Entry: Top 15

Location: India | Team: Vishnu JP, Sahana


Various parts of the module can be folded and dismantled and fixed which can be made into a capsule. The modules are in two different sizes to accomodate different sized families. It expands vertically and plugs into other modules forming smaller clusters. The module consists of an overhead container that collects and filters water in the three pitcher system which is a tradional recycling system is an assembly of three pots consisting of sand, charcoal and iron chips that help in purification of water. The skin of the module is an isokinetic structure with diagonal bracings on top of which sits a single layer membrane of ETFE. ETFE sheets behave as a climatic envelope that moderates the temperature of the interior and brings in diffused natural light into the module. The outlet points are through the overhead tank, creating a stack effect.

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