A SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT FOR COMMUNITY-ORIENTED CLINIC AND HOSTEL
Sabrina (Yuxin) Chu, Hongyu Ding, Disharee Ghosh Dastidar, Inaya Imran, Kaimin Wang, & Yitian Wang
Our proposal for a hostel in Vieques aims to build a strong, environmentally friendly Interior and building that can withstand the island's climate challenges. By using sustainable materials and practices, we create a healthy living space for medical workers and visitors. And try to promote healthier habits for the people of Vieques. The interior design will create a welcoming and calming environment. We design clay breeze block, sliding door and door window frame system for patients and visitors, promoting breathing atmosphere for everyone. For exterior design, we create SHADE HOUSE system that can withstand the challenges of the island's climate and self-serving food system, while also promoting a healthy lifestyle for both the visitor and the medical workers who will temporarily reside there and the local community.
Breeze Bricks
Through the tropical heat, this panel will create a brighter and healthier environment.
Window
Door
Huge amount of original resource in Vieques.
Self-healing, absolve and reduce carbon dioxide during manufacturing process.
Compacted dampened subsoil between temporary formwork
Insulation for structural support
High decay resistant
Lots of natural oils - water resistant
Natural resource of Vieques
Heat resistant