Operational Unit
Energy-Efficient Buildings & Rapid 3D-Printed Eco-Shelter Lab
Engineering & Applied Science
Unit Mandate
Mission & Operational Scope
Develops energy-efficient building designs and rapid-deployment shelter systems — including 3D-printed structures — for Foundation field installations and disaster-affected communities, minimizing environmental impact while maximizing habitability.
Doctrine
UNHCR Emergency Shelter Guidelines · ASHRAE Energy Efficiency Standards
Core Capabilities
Operational Capabilities
3D-printed structure design and construction protocol development
Passive solar and natural ventilation building design optimization
Rapid-deployment shelter system design and field testing
Building energy modeling and performance simulation
Sustainable and locally-sourced construction material evaluation
Post-disaster transitional shelter design and community deployment
Division IV
Engineering & Applied Science