The Disaster Relief Project approached the real life needs we are increasingly facing with multiple disasters happening around the globe -- both natural and man-made.  We were to research and analyze disasters and disaster relief and create a conceptual solution for a problem we saw.  The units had to include public spaces as well as a family unit that accommodated two adults, two children, and a pet. 

     Upon my research I found that much of the relief given is immediately after the disaster occurs, when it is fresh in the public eye but recovery can last years after and the re-build of communities can be slow, leaving many homeless or without needs being met.  I wanted to create a system that could create temporary communities that would stay in place for 1-5 years as the recovery process took place.  As the community was able to re-build and units were no longer needed, they could be recycled throughout the country to create a program for the homeless, to give them a place to live and shower, and an opportunity to better their lives.

     Because this project was meant to remain conceptual and was given a brief amount of time, I chose to do hand-renderings and sketches.  The results of a disaster are often very personal with people losing their homes, belongings, and often loved ones.  I felt that the combination of these elements made hand-renderings an appropriate choice to convey that personal care.