"Shutter Dwelling" focuses on using the functional distribution of space to facilitate the interaction of patients with other occupants. It uses the separation of the bedroom and the connected bathrooms from other spaces to limit the mixture of infected and clean airflows, and emphasizes the use of the kitchen as social space. The design makes use of local building practices, such as the concrete block walling and timber framing/cladding, with key additions such as steel reinforcement and angling to provide more protection and higher performance.

Designed by Marco Ferri, Giorgio Giannattasio, Sara Parlato, Roberto Pennachio, Andrea Tulisi. Photo 3 of 6 in Winners of "Healthy Homes" for Haiti by Diana Budds

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"Shutter Dwelling" focuses on using the functional distribution of space to facilitate the interaction of patients with other occupants. It uses the separation of the bedroom and the connected bathrooms from other spaces to limit the mixture of infected and clean airflows, and emphasizes the use of the kitchen as social space. The design makes use of local building practices, such as the concrete block walling and timber framing/cladding, with key additions such as steel reinforcement and angling to provide more protection and higher performance.