Policy / Systems / Technology

July 14, 2011

 

School of Architecture Develops Cardboard Shelters for Disaster Areas

Keywords: Environmental Technology University / Research institute 

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Toshihiko Suzuki, a professor of the School of Architecture at Kogakuin University in Tokyo, developed cardboard shelters to improve the living space of people affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake who are living in school gymnasiums and other shelters. The cardboard shelters were donated to disaster-stricken areas of Japan from April 22 to 25, 2011. University students and other volunteers were also dispatched to support various relief activities.

The cardboard shelters provide a warm, private space and come in two types: Type 1 for a temporary small private bedroom and Type 2 for a dressing room or toilet. They can be assembled by cutting a section of cardboard 120 by 240 centimeters or its equivalent with a box-cutter while following the drawings shown on the university's website. Responding to a request from a relief activity group in Kesennuma, Miyagi Prefecture, Kogakuin University gave 300 Type 1 shelters and 50 Type 2 shelters to the disaster areas.

Student volunteers gave their support through a range of activities that included restoring important pictures, giving massages, delivering relief supplies provided by cooperating agencies, opening a cafe to provide hot drinks and an attentive ear, performing puppet plays, and assisting disaster headquarters operations such as confirming the safety of people and delivering daily living necessities.

Posted: 2011/07/14 06:00:15 AM

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Reference

Kogakuin University official website
http://www.kogakuin.ac.jp/english/


 

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