Earthquake Shelter Design Wins Prize
When the big one hits, at least a handful of Orange Coast College students will have a little experience building makeshift shelters from easy-to-find materials.
Last month, members of the school’s architecture club were asked to design a functional, portable, waterproof shelter that could be used in a disaster.
The group’s pitched-roof structure, made of bamboo poles, plastic walls and canvas, earned them first prize for design at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo’s annual design contest.
The competing shelters were judged for style, method of construction, innovation, craftsmanship and comfort. The design team even spent two days living in their shelter.
Members of OCC’s team were: Christine Bell, Adrienne Stillwell, John Leonhardt, Daniella Wilson, Parrish Carter, Fernando Sanchez, Filip Tejchman and Jody Meger.
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