Khudi bari (খুদি বাড়ি) at Sunamganj | Marina Tabassum Architects | F A C E Bangladesh

Bangladesh ranks seventh on the list of countries most vulnerable to climate devastation, according to the Global Climate Risk Index. In just the past two decades (2000–2025), the population has faced 185 extreme weather events. Khudi Bari is a modular structure that was developed during the lockdown of the pandemic in 2020 as a potential shelter for the marginalized landless population living in the sand beds of several river. The space frame structure is built with structural bamboo and steel joints to facilitate assembly and disassembly in a short period of time and can be moved to safer locations in times of crisis. Two levels of the modular house double the use of space and offers refuge during flooding. The construction materials are locally sourced in order to reduce the cost and carbon footprint. The project is envisioned as a time appropriate intervention in the vernacular practice of building. As such dialogues and engagement with the vulnerable communities are integral part of the process. F.A.C.E Bangladesh, is formed with the goal of providing home and humane living environment for people who are ultra-low-income, landless and or climate victims through community engagement, empowerment with knowledge and skill of building, research into climate positive material and construction methods appropriate to the uniqueness of the context. Geographical locations in focus are the dynamic coastal and riverine delta areas of Bangladesh including areas prone to flood and flash flooding, areas prone to cyclonic storms including unforeseen disasters such as earthquake and or manmade disaster that are not bounded by geographical location. This video is a compilation of work progress till May 2022 of 11 houses at Sunamganj, Bangladesh. Design: Marina Tabassum Architects Research and Implementation: Foundation for Architecture and Community Equity (F.A.C.E) Funded by: Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) Animation: Saad Ben Mostofa a film by City Syntax https://citysyntax.com/ all right reserved ©citysyntax 2024 #citysyntax #architecturephotography #contemporary #ruraldevelopment #architecture #mta #Marinatabassum #Khudibari