Introduction

Following the demolition of their school in the Yamuna Khadar slum, local youth mobilised and erected a basic shelter using plastic sheets and bamboo. Then, two architects joined forces with the community to build a school that can be easily (dis)assembled. This flexible design protects the community from natural and manmade disasters by providing climate responsive, self-build and better sanitation solutions.

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What is the impact of this project?

This project provides a greatly improved learning environment for the children of the Yamuna Khadar. Its success aims to raise public awareness around the current top-down eviction plans, and encourage more bottom-up DIY initiatives in India and elsewhere

What did the team need to proceed to the next phase?