Thinking Huts
Our pilot project will build the first school using an architectural scale 3D printer. 3D printing allows for a decrease in construction time and waste - supporting our mission of closing the opportunity gap while being conscious of our environmental impact.
As we advance in our designs, long term goals include communications technologies that will connect the Huts that are geographically dispersed, creating greater educational opportunities as well as providing access to a program for further study at traditional universities. Solar powered systems will support lighting, laptops and internet access.
As we advance in our designs, long term goals include communications technologies that will connect the Huts that are geographically dispersed, creating greater educational opportunities as well as providing access to a program for further study at traditional universities. Solar powered systems will support lighting, laptops and internet access.
Thinking Huts Projects have several distinct phases, including:
- Design is the first phase where we innovate on previous designs and rely on community input.
- Location Research is driven by real world needs as the starting point, but then research is required to assess local issues surrounding environmental, security and volunteer conditions at the intended site to assure a successful outcome.
- Fabrication takes place after the Design and Location Research have fed into the Hut any needed adjustments or improvement. This phase moves the Huts from the drawing board to the manufacturing floor.
- Logistics are heavily influenced throughout the project. Our projected supply chain will include partnerships to source materials and create jobs with the local community's interests in mind.
- Infrastructure is key to the long-term success of the community where the Hut is deployed. This includes a commitment of continued support from the local volunteers, partners, and the linking of Huts around the world together to encourage advanced education.