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The Education Department of the Hudson River Museum sponsored this project as part of its partnership with Roosevelt High School, with support from the Yonkers Board of Education and the enthusiastic participation of teachers and administrators. Khader Humied was the teaching architect.

A group of 9th and 10th graders at Roosevelt High School in Yonkers, NY, designed and built an 8-foot by 8-foot disaster relief shelter. The idea came about from the earthquake in Haiti.

In an 8-week period, students designed the shelter, built cardboard models, experimented with the design using Sketch-Up, and built the life-size shelter. They then painted it white, blue, and red. It has 9 windows, a front door, and a sloped roof. The structure is designed to be easily dismantled and reassembled.


The students that participated in this project included young people from Haiti, Africa, Albania, and the Dominican Republic.This Introduction to Architecture utilized math and creativity and encouraged the development of problem-solving skills as well as how to be a team player.

Our aim is to donate the shelter directly to Haiti or auction it and send the money to Haiti for housing.

Some of our students showed interest in careers in Architecture, Engineering, and Construction.

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