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E X H O U S E A R C H I T E C T S F O R S O C I E T Y
Copyright © 2016 AFS PSC. All Rights ReservedA Dignified Living Solution
There are natural and man-made catastrophic events affecting the living conditions of large population groups. With
the prevalence of population displacement across the globe Architects For Society has embarked on designing
building solutions for them that are both dignified and cost effective. As a group of allied professionals from the US,
Europe, India and the Middle East, AFS is a non-profit design practice with a mission to enhance the built environment
of disadvantaged communities through innovative architecture and design.
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E X H O U S E A R C H I T E C T S F O R S O C I E T Y
Copyright © 2016 AFS PSC. All Rights ReservedFive Unit Clusters
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AFS collaborated with Chalmers University in Gothenburg, Sweden to develop a rapidly deployable shelter prototype
for Syrian refugees in Alzaatari Camp in Jordan. This was the impetus for developing the Hex House prototype, which
is based on the insulated metal panel technology that’s widely used in emergency shelter construction in the camp.
E X H O U S E A R C H I T E C T S F O R S O C I E T Y
Copyright © 2016 AFS PSC. All Rights ReservedRadial Grid Cluster & Central Plaza
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The Hex House is conceived as a low cost, off-grid, rapidly deployable, and durable home which is shipped in pieces
and assembled by the end users. It can easily be erected by people with no prior construction expertise with minimal
instruction. The basic building components are galvanized tube steel for the base, structural insulated metal panel for
walls, floor and roof and can be customized with conventional interior and exterior finishes.
E X H O U S E A R C H I T E C T S F O R S O C I E T Y
Copyright © 2016 AFS PSC. All Rights ReservedA scalable building solution
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E X H O U S E A R C H I T E C T S F O R S O C I E T Y
Copyright © 2016 AFS PSC. All Rights ReservedCommunity Living
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The house is designed for displaced populations such as refugees, natural/ man-made disaster emergency shelters
and off the grid living. With passive and low tech features and durability of exterior shell and base, it can endure ex-
tended occupancy form 15 to 20 years. Most of all the flexibility of the system affords the end user the ability to per-
sonalize their living spaces both inside and out.
E X H O U S E A R C H I T E C T S F O R S O C I E T Y
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A co-housing solution facilitates neighborhood interaction for socioeconomic benefits. These neighborhoods are de-
signed for privacy as well as community. Residents balance privacy and community by choosing their own level of
engagement. Decision making is participatory and often based on consensus. Self-management empowers residents,
builds community, and saves money. The community supports residents in actualizing shared values.
COMMUNITY CENTER
CENTRAL PLAZA
COMMUNITY FARM
102 UNITS
92 UNITS
88UNITS
97 UNITS
68 UNITS
58UNITS
75UNITS
30UNITS
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HEX HOUSE COLLECTIVETEMPLEHOF PARK, BERLIN
CENTRAL PLAZA + COMMUNITY CENTER BUILDING
TEMPLEHOF HEX COLLECTIVE
E X H O U S E A R C H I T E C T S F O R S O C I E T Y
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TENSILE FABRIC CANOPY
TIMBER PLATFORM
METAL CHAIN DOWNSPOUT
CENTRAL COURTYARD STEEL COLUMN
SITE SECTION
The community center allows for space and material savings for the outer houses, which in turn increases sustainabil-
ity. Shared resources elevate all individuals to the same level and prevent poverty. Populations of high risk such as the
elderly and children are protected by the community. Maintenance of the community center is shared by all residents
where they can take turns providing needed services such as child care, coordination of activities, gardening, tutoring,
etc.
Clusters of Hex Houses are arranged around a community center or plaza to form a cohe-
sive community by providing exterior and interior space for a range of activities:
• Shared cooking and meals in a well equipped kitchen
• Shared childcare for working parents
• Shared pantry
• Communal event celebrations and holidays
• Computer room
• Public market
COMMUNITY CENTER
HEX HOUSE COLLECTIVETEMPLEHOF PARK, BERLIN
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E X H O U S E A R C H I T E C T S F O R S O C I E T Y
Copyright © 2016 AFS PSC. All Rights ReservedInterior Finishes
Interior Comfort
The interior spaces are designed with all the modern convenienc-
es and are finished with simple, functional and elegant finishes.
Gypsum walls, bamboo plank floors, ceramic tile bathroom floors,
bamboo kitchen cabinets and solid surface kitchen counters.
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GYPSUM WALLS OR PAINTED METAL FINISH
CERAMIC TILE FLOORS (WC)
BAMBOO KITCHEN CABINETS
SOLID SURFACE COUNTER
BAMBOO PLANK FLOORS
E X H O U S E A R C H I T E C T S F O R S O C I E T Y
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E X H O U S E A R C H I T E C T S F O R S O C I E T Y
Copyright © 2016 AFS PSC. All Rights ReservedLiving Room, Kitchen & Bathroom
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E X H O U S E A R C H I T E C T S F O R S O C I E T Y
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Structural Form
Relative to the cube the hexagonal form is inher-
ently more structurally stable without added struc-
ture.
Urban Planning Flexibility
Whether linear or radial, these clusters can be oriented
to allow for accessible drives and pedestrian walkways.
Circulation
Pedestrian access is through shared green space and
4M passages between clusters. Vehicle circulation is
through 8M corridors between clusters.
Radial ClusterUrban Grid
NEIGHBORHOOD PLAZA
CENTRAL PLAZA
COMMUNITY CENTER
Shared Green Space
The 40 SM hexagonal plan can be combined into
various combinations of clusters that enclose shared
green space.
Generative Clustering
A co-housing solution that facilitates neighborhood interaction for
socioeconomic benefits. Designed for privacy and community, the
residents find balance by choosing their level of engagement.
Hex House Collective
FORM + URBAN PLANNING
9 m²
BEDROOM
9 m²
BEDROOM
8 m²
LIVINGROOM
4 m²WC
5 m²KITCHEN
4
7
1 : 501 LEVEL 1
E X H O U S E A R C H I T E C T S F O R S O C I E T Y
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The 40 SM (431 SF) unit is a compact two bedroom home with all the ameni-
ties intended for small families. Interior walls are not attached to the ceiling
to accommodate customization of layout and provide natural ventilation.
FLOOR PLAN
1:50
VENTILATION SHAFTS
PORCH
SHOWERFOLD OUT
DINING TABLE
GRADE0.00
ROOF3850.00
2900
950
LEVEL 1950.00
RAIN GUTTER
ROOF VENT
INSULATED STEEL ROOF PANELS
SOLAR PANELS
INSULATED STEEL WALL PANEL W/ CE-MENT RENDER FINISH
GALVANIZED STRUC-TURAL TUBE STEEL BASE
WOOD FLOOR, PLY-WOOD, INSULATED STEEL PANEL
ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT, GALVA-NIZED STEEL LEGS
CONCRETE POST FOUNDATION
STEEL POST
RAIN WATER PIPE
WOOD PLANK FLOOR & STAIR TREADS
RAIN WATER FILTER & STORAGE TANK
RAIN WATER SUPPLY PIPE
POTABLE WATER TANK
OPTIONAL SKYLIGHT
SECTION
1:50
PORCH
S.I.P. CANOPY
Building Components The walls, roof and floor are fabricated from rigid foam insulation sandwiched between two sheets of steel known as Structural Insu-
lated Panel (SIP). All exterior wall panels have the same dimension 3M (9’-10”) x 4M (13’-2”) with some variations for door and win-
dow openings. The roof and floor panel sizes are also standardized, insuring efficiency in fabrication, packing and transportation.
Two Bedroom Unit 40 SM (431 SF)
REF.
W
REF.
W
18 m²
BEDROOM
6 m²WC
10 m²
LIVINGROOM
9 m²
BEDROOM
9 m²
BEDROOM
6 m²KITCHEN
7 m²
DININGAREA
12 m²
BEDROOM
6 m²WC
11 m²
LIVINGROOM
15 m²
BEDROOM
12 m²
BEDROOM
5 m²
DININGROOM
2 HEX UNITS - 100SM TOTAL B_3 BED RM SHELTER2 HEX UNITS - 100SM TOTAL
A_3 BED RM SHELTER
6 m²KITCHEN
1 : 501 GRADE - DOUBLE UNITS
REF.
W
REF.
W
18 m²
BEDROOM
6 m²WC
10 m²
LIVINGROOM
9 m²
BEDROOM
9 m²
BEDROOM
6 m²KITCHEN
7 m²
DININGAREA
12 m²
BEDROOM
6 m²WC
11 m²
LIVINGROOM
15 m²
BEDROOM
12 m²
BEDROOM
5 m²
DININGROOM
2 HEX UNITS - 100SM TOTAL B_3 BED RM SHELTER2 HEX UNITS - 100SM TOTAL
A_3 BED RM SHELTER
6 m²KITCHEN
1 : 501 GRADE - DOUBLE UNITS
E X H O U S E A R C H I T E C T S F O R S O C I E T Y
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Three or Four Bedroom Unit - 80 SM (861 SF)Two units can be combined into one larger ‘double’ unit of 80 SM (862 SF)
to accommodate larger families. This combination can accommodate 3 or
four bedrooms. With an emphasis on flexibility and customization, there
are many interior planning possibilities.
FLOOR PLAN
1:50
FLOOR PLAN
1:50
E X H O U S E A R C H I T E C T S F O R S O C I E T Y
Copyright © 2016 AFS PSC. All Rights ReservedSustainable + Passive Features
Passive cooling & Solar Panels There are two ventilation shafts on opposite sides of the house. Air is diverted by op-
erable baffles into floor openings, travels up the shaft and out through registers in the
space. The air then moves up though the space via the stack effect and is allowed to
circulate above interior walls and out through an operable exhaust vent. Solar panels
provide supplementary power for lighting and small electronics. The hexagonal roof al-
lows for optimal solar panel placement, with three surfaces oriented for maximum solar
incidence as the sun moves across the sky.
Rain Water Harvesting
Rain water is carried through an integrated gutter and down a downspout sys-
tem. It ’s filtered into a sub-grade storage tank where it ’s manually pumped
back into the house by point of use hand pumps to be used for washing and
flushing. There is also a refillable potable water storage tank below grade that ’s
also manually pumped. Both tanks are insulated by earth’s natural thermal ca-
pacity and sheltered by the house itself.
OPERABLE FLOOR VENTS & WIND CATCHES
BELOW GRADE RAIN WATER STORAGE TANK
BELOW GRADE POTABLE WATER STORAGE TANK
WATER PUMPED TO UNIT
GUTTERS
RAIN LEADER
DRAINAGE PATTERN
INSULATED VENTILATION SHAFT
SUPPLY REGISTERS
EXHAUST VENT
120.00°
150.0015.00
ANCHOR PLATE
ADJUSTABLE LEG
LOCK BOLT
HOLLOW STRUCTURAL STEEL TUBES
CONCRETE FOUNDATION
E X H O U S E A R C H I T E C T S F O R S O C I E T Y
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Wall Panel Assembly Each 150mm (6") thick Structural Insulated metal
wall, roof & floor panel is locked together using a
built-in locking joint. The panels are self-support-
ing, precluding additional structure. The exterior
walls can then be clad with cement render (stucco),
wood cladding, or other materials using mechanical
fasteners. The 150mm (6") panel has a U-value of
.054 (R18.5).
Foundation Assembly Walls are supported on a hexagonal steel frame with
six perimeter and one center support. The height
adjustable supports are anchored to concrete pier
foundations. The steel members are connected with
bolts through pre-drilled holes. The floor panels are
fixed on top and span the horizontal supports.
INTERIOR STEEL SHELL
EXTERIOR STEEL SHELL
120
150 (6")15 (5/8")
JOINT SEALANT
METAL MESH
CEMENT RENDER (STUCCO)
RIGID INSULATION
PACKING AND TRANSPORT
The simple construction method facilitates full assembly by the
inhabitants, using simple tools and a little training. All the com-
ponents are designed to be packed and shipped flat in conven-
tional transport trailer. The average capacity of one trailer can
accommodate three units.
ROOF COMPONENTS
INTERIOR COMPONENTS
PORCH COMPONENTS
EXTERIOR COMPONENTS
FLOOR COMPONENTS
1 UNIT = 56 CBM (2,000 CF)
TRUCK CAPACITY = 172 CBM (6,082 CF) = 3 UNITS
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Assembly + Transport
UP
A1007
A100
A100
A100
8
6
5
10 m²
BEDROOM
10 m²
BEDROOM
10 m²
LIVINGROOM
5 m²WC
5 m²KITCHEN 42
50
500
1170
910
1170
500
2
1
3
4
56
78
9
A1115
585910
2125 2125
10
1380
580
A1007
A100
A100
A100
8
6
5
2
1
3
4
56
78
9
10
3606
10.0
10.0
GRADE0
ROOF BEARING - LOW3610
1900
800
910
FLOOR LEVEL910
A1113
14 910
2
1
3
4
56
78
9
A1111
A1124
101200
102
150
1380
3606
3606
4163 4163
3606
GRADE0
ROOF BEARING - LOW3610
FLOOR LEVEL910
GRADE0
ROOF BEARING - LOW3610
FLOOR LEVEL910
1 49 10
GRADE0
ROOF BEARING - LOW3610
FLOOR LEVEL910
14 9
800
10
2700
910
GRADE0
ROOF BEARING - LOW3610
FLOOR LEVEL910
2700
800
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OWNER:
SHEET TITLE
COPYRIGHT:
PROJECT ARCHITECT:PROJECT MANAGER:
CONSULTANT:
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ARCHITECTS FOR SOCIETYAMRO SALLAM, AIA, NCARB
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2016
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Issue DateProject Status
1 : 501 FLOOR PLAN 1 : 502 ROOF PLAN
1 : 503 SECTION
1 : 504 BASE FRAMING PLAN
1 : 505 SOUTH ELEVATION 1 : 506 WEST ELEVATION
1 : 507 EAST ELEVATION
1 : 508 NORTH ELEVATION
A R C H I T E C T S F O R S O C I E T Y
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Hex House
A rapidly deployable, dignified home Current temporary refugee shelters are beset with a number of social,
economic, and cultural problems; displaced populations live in conditions that
are uncomfortable, unsanitary, and inhumane—very often for extended
periods of time. We, Architects for Society (AFS) in response to these
conditions, have created housing solutions for displaced individuals and
families that are long-term, dignified, and can be easily integrated into the
urban fabric of large cities. We present one such solution—the Hex House.
We are a group of allied professionals from the North America, Europe and
the Middle East who came together to establish a global non-profit design
practice in 2015 with a mission to enhance the built environment of
disadvantaged communities through affordable, innovative architecture and
design. We recently worked with Chalmers University in Gothenburg, Sweden
to develop a rapidly deployable shelter prototype for Syrian refugees in
Alzaatari Camp in Jordan. This collaboration was the impetus for developing
the Hex House prototype which is also conceived as a sustainable, rapidly
deployable shelter based on an insulated metal panel technology that is low
cost, can be shipped flat-pack to a suitable site, and easily assembled by the
end-user.
A Democratic Housing System The Hex House is a revolutionary system by which home design and
ownership is made economically and physically accessible to the general
public and those who otherwise couldn’t afford it. By streamlining the
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construction processes to its bare essentials, and allowing the end-users to
build their own homes using well designed, prefabricated elements, a
substantial cost savings can be realized.
The system also allows the inhabitants to be part of the design process by
giving them the power to compose the prefabbed components into custom
modular spaces. This not only further reduces the process and the associated
time & money, it also gives them a sense of ownership. The home’s ability be
easily modified with minimal disruption gives families the capacity to expand
their space over time, as they grow. Adding sustainable features like solar
panels, passive cooling, rainwater harvesting and biogas toilets give families
more independence and operational savings.
Urban and architectural design Our Hex House project concept addresses a need for refugee and disaster
relief housing, but more importantly, it creates communities. The goal is to
create an environment that supports interaction and exchange of ideas and
treats all members of the community with dignity and respect. Our site
planning layout shows how the 40 square meter hexagonal plan can be
combined into various combinations of clusters to create shared gardens and
gathering spaces within as well as in-between these arrangements. These
green spaces reminiscent of courtyards and urban gardens, promote social
interaction between residents and their life as a community.
Hex House clusters because of their flexibility, will easily adapt to urban and
suburban sites of various configurations. Whether linear or radial, these
clusters can be oriented to allow for accessible drives and pedestrian
walkways for internal movement as well as forming connections with the
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surrounding city which are essential for integrating displaced communities
into society.
Hex House Collective: promoting community
The Hex House Collective is a cohousing solution that facilitates
neighborhood interaction for socioeconomic benefits. These neighborhoods are designed for privacy as well as community. Residents balance privacy
and community by choosing their own level of engagement. Decision making
is participatory and often based on consensus. Self-management empowers
residents, builds community, and saves money. The community supports
residents in actualizing shared values.
Clusters of Hex Houses are arranged around a central communal house to
form a cohesive community. This Communal House provides space for a
range of activities:
• Shared cooking and meals in a well equipped kitchen • Shared childcare for working parents
• Shared pantry • Communal event celebrations and holidays
• Computer room • Public market
The communal house allows for space and material savings on the outer
houses, which in turn increases sustainability. Shared resources elevate all
individuals to the same level and prevent poverty. Populations of high risk
such as the elderly and children are protected by the community.
Maintenance of the main house is made by all residents where they can take
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turns providing needed services such as child care, coordination of activities,
gardening, tutoring, etc.
Usage: An adaptable solution The Hex House is designed to be an adaptable, scalable solution which can
be rapidly deployed by government and relief agencies as well as erected by
end-users and volunteers with no prior construction expertise and minimal
training and instruction. It is also dignified and comfortable, with typical home
amenities designed for displaced populations. With passive and low tech
features and durability of exterior shell and base, it can endure extended
occupancy for 15 to 20 years. These features make the Hex House suitable
for both long-term or short-term housing solutions. The flexibility of the
system, most of all, gives the end-users an ability to personalize their living
spaces both inside and out. Units can easily be arranged next to one another
in desired patterns, joined and share walls for enhanced thermal
performance, or also be combined to form larger units described below:
Two Bedroom Units:
The 40 SM unit is a compact two-bedroom home with all the amenities
intended for small families. Interior walls are not attached to the ceiling to
accommodate customization of layout and provide natural ventilation.
3-4 Bedroom Units:
Two units can be combined into one larger ‘double’ unit of 80 SM to
accommodate larger families. This combination can accommodate three or
four bedrooms. With an emphasis on flexibility and customization, there are
many interior planning possibilities.
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Construction The inherent structural stability of the hexagonal form and the rigid
construction of Structural Insulated Panels (SIP) preclude the use of added
structural support. The wall and roof panels are designed to be self-
supporting and when locked together with integral locking joints, form a rigid
structural shell. The basic building components are galvanized tube steel for
the base, structural insulated metal panel for walls, floor and roof and can be
customized with conventional interior and exterior finishes.
Building Components:
The walls, roof and floor are fabricated from rigid foam insulation sandwiched
between two sheets of steel known as Structural Insulated Panel (SIP). All
exterior wall panels have the same dimension 3M x 4M with some variations
for door and window openings. The roof and floor panel sizes are also
standardized, insuring efficiency in fabrication, packing and transportation.
Wall Panel Assembly:
Each 150mm thick insulated metal wall/ roof panel is locked together using a
built-in locking joint. The panels are designed to be self-supporting and don't
require additional structure. The exterior walls can be clad with cement
render (stucco), wood cladding, or other materials using typical mechanical
fasteners. The 150mm panel has a U-value of .054 (R18.5). Foundation Assembly:
The walls are supported on a hexagonal steel frame with six perimeters and
one center support. The supports are height-adjustable to allow leveling the
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house on uneven terrain. The structural steel base members are connected
with steel bolts through predrilled holes. The floor panels are then fixed on
top and span from one horizontal support to the other.
Interior Finishes:
The interior spaces are designed with all the modern conveniences and are
finished with simple, functional and elegant finishes. Gypsum walls, bamboo
plank floors, ceramic tile bathroom floors, bamboo kitchen cabinets and solid
surface kitchen counters.
Sustainable strategies Rainwater harvesting:
Rainwater is carried through an integrated gutter and downspout system. It is
filtered into a sub-grade storage tank from where it is manually or electrically
pumped back into the house by hand pumps to be used for washing and
flushing. There is also a refillable potable water storage tank below grade that
is also pumped into the unit. Both tanks are insulated by earth’s natural
thermal capacity and sheltered by the house itself.
Passive Cooling & Solar Panels:
There are two ventilation shafts on opposite sides of the house. Air is
diverted by operable baffles in floor openings, travels up the shaft and out
through registers in the space. The air then moves up though the space via
the stack effect and is allowed to circulate above interior walls and out
through an operable exhaust vent. Solar panels provide supplementary power
for lighting and small electronics. The hexagonal roof allows for optimal solar
panel placement, with three surfaces oriented for maximum solar incidence as
the sun moves across the sky.
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Packing and transport:
The simple construction method of the Hex House facilitates full assembly by
the inhabitants, using simple tools and a little training. All the components are
designed to be packed and shipped flat in a conventional transport trailer.
The average capacity of one trailer can easily accommodate three units.
To read more about Architects For Society and the HEX HOUSE project, and /or help
fund us to reach our goal, please click here gofund.me/g7bdy.
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