The idea behind Maison Canopy is to offer a sanctuary to heal the body and spirit. The open plan of this home creates a protected yet open place from which to engage new neighbors and build new friendships. Maison Canopy was praised as a “a low-tech, user-friendly design” using “recognizable and familiar building technologies.” In this design, cooking and communal areas are separated, maximizing cross ventilation, and insect screens acknowledge the prevalence of vector-borne diseases. Additionally, the rainwater harvesting and storage facility and the sanitation and waste management technologies can easily be managed and adapted.

Designed by Lilian Sherrard and Brook K. Sherrard. Photo 2 of 6 in Winners of "Healthy Homes" for Haiti by Diana Budds

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The idea behind Maison Canopy is to offer a sanctuary to heal the body and spirit. The open plan of this home creates a protected yet open place from which to engage new neighbors and build new friendships. Maison Canopy was praised as a “a low-tech, user-friendly design” using “recognizable and familiar building technologies.” In this design, cooking and communal areas are separated, maximizing cross ventilation, and insect screens acknowledge the prevalence of vector-borne diseases. Additionally, the rainwater harvesting and storage facility and the sanitation and waste management technologies can easily be managed and adapted.