Barberio Colella ARC unveils earthquake-relief housing that pops up in “just a minute”

Barberio Colella ARC’s temporary structures were designed as part of a competition launched by the Chinese website Ikuku. Originally created in response to the April 2015 Nepal earthquake that killed over 9,000 people, the “Just a Minute” project could easily be adapted for use in other countries as well. The quickly deployable home is mainly constructed from locally sourced bamboo and waterproof textiles, and doesn’t require any complex technologies or skilled labor. Designed to...