Project 18-19 Mobile Home Toolkit
Mobile Home Toolkit
Exploded Drawing – Digital Visualization and  Bamboo Design – Adaptable Structures



During my time in Bali, I collaborated with a bamboo construction company to refine my mobile shelter design, using bamboo as a sustainable material for lightweight, adaptable structures. The design incorporated both open and closed configurations, allowing adjustments for environmental conditions like rain or wind. The bamboo framework provided flexibility and strength, making it ideal for temporary housing solutions.

This experience enriched my understanding of sustainable materials in architectural design and emphasized the importance of selecting materials for functionality and sustainability. It reinforced that architecture should respond to the specific needs of its users, whether in urban areas like Skid Row or rural settings like Bali. Combining traditional craftsmanship with modern techniques, I created a practical, adaptable, and environmentally responsible shelter that addresses real-world challenges.

In the final stage of the mobile home project, I created an exploded drawing using Rhino, breaking down the structure into its individual components. This drawing served as a visualization tool to help understand how the mobile shelter could be assembled, disassembled, and adapted for different contexts. By deconstructing the design, I highlighted the modularity and flexibility of the shelter, demonstrating how it could be customized based on user needs.

This exercise in digital visualization allowed me to communicate the design’s functionality effectively, showcasing the shelter as a practical solution for those in need of temporary housing. The exploded drawing reinforced the importance of clarity in architectural representation, especially for modular structures. By illustrating the shelter as a toolkit, I emphasized its versatility and ease of use, aligning with my goal of creating a socially impactful and user-friendly design.