A modular mobile home can be assembled and disassembled quickly with minimal labor to help people on the flood-prone chars of the Bengal delta.
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A modular mobile home can be assembled and disassembled quickly with minimal labor to help people on the flood-prone chars of the Bengal delta.
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Synopsis
Marina Tabassum presents Khudi Bari, a modular mobile home designed for the flood-prone chars of Bangladesh. These homes are affordable and easy to assemble, providing shelter in areas where land frequently shifts due to flooding. The 10-minute film commissioned by Desert X examines how local design can address the challenges of living in extreme climate conditions. Tabassum discusses the interplay of dry and wet cultures in this vulnerable region.
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Why Watch
- See Marina Tabassum's innovative housing solutions for floods.
- Find out how Khudi Bari saves lives on Bangladesh's chars.
- Meet the design approach addressing extreme climate conditions.
Did You Know
- Khudi Bari is a modular mobile home designed for Bangladesh's flood areas.
- The term 'chars' refers to tiny desert islands in the Bengal delta.
- The film has a duration of 10 minutes and was released in 2023.
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What is Khudi Bari?
Khudi Bari is a modular mobile home designed by Tabassum that is inexpensive, durable, and easy to assemble and disassemble.
What are chars in Bangladesh?
Chars are tiny desert islands of sand that are found in the Bengal delta and can break off and erode into the water due to flooding.
Who commissioned a film about Khudi Bari?
Desert X commissioned a film about the Khudi Bari project.
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