In Bangladesh, Khudi Bari homes can be packed up and relocated, but are still able to withstand heavy wind and rain. They were created by architect Marina Tabassum, who hopes to better the lives of those in flood-prone regions.
Among the stretching plains of Bangladesh's river deltas, the Khudi Bari looks small.
"They need to move the moment the sand bed starts to vanish," said Tabassum."The idea was that they should be able to move with their structure." Unlike many other temporary structures, the Khudi Bari has two levels. The ground floor is built on compact earth, and walls can be made with any locally found material, such as corrugated iron or woven bamboo, or it can be left open for agricultural storage. The second floor, which can sleep up to four people, is six feet from the ground and accessed by a stepladder, offering a safe space to shelter during flooding.
In addition to the Aga Khan Award in 2016, Tabassum's work has been further recognized, winning the Soane Medal in 2021, and most recently, celebrated in aHer work focuses on local, historical materials, like red brick and bamboo -- which has the additional benefit of reducing costs and carbon emissions associated with transport and the supply chain.
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