During the 2024/25 project week, students of architecture and civil engineering developed a scalable construction system. Under the title “School of ReAssembling” (SORA), a modular, flexible, and reversible building concept was created, focusing on easy assembly, high adaptability, and resource conservation. This innovative system serves as a blueprint for rebuilding destroyed educational facilities in crisis areas.
The temporary buildings, designed by the Chair of Architecture and Timber Construction and the Chair of Timber Structures and Building Construction, could play a vital role in countries like Ukraine, where thousands of educational institutions – including kindergartens and schools – have been damaged or destroyed. To ensure quick and simple assembly, the necessary components and modules are to be prefabricated centrally.
The wooden construction elements can be shipped in containers to Ukraine, where they can be assembled with the help of local communities – without requiring specialized knowledge. The focus is on a simple and deconstructable design that is compatible with local resources, ensuring reuse and adaptability at other locations. The building can be fully dismantled and reassembled elsewhere. Accordingly, the system is designed to allow for non-destructive disassembly of all parts and modules.
Project Principles:
- Modular & Flexible: Reusable components for quick adaptation
- Simple Construction: Low material usage and fast assembly
- Deconstructable: Sustainable disassembly without material loss
- Crisis Resilient: Rapid deployment in crisis zones with local labor
- ReUse: Promoting circular economy and resource conservation