Demountable Schools for Earthquake Stricken Regions
Izmit, Türkiye
A system of portable, multi-purpose buildings constructed in disaster zones. Six schools were erected in 55 days, accommodating 2'000 students. Laminated wood panels and a glulam frame mounted by an aluminium, pitched roof facilitate assembly and standardisation. The design is a long shed with a central corridor along which are situated the classrooms.

Source: Aga Khan Trust for Culture

See also:

"Marmara Bölgesi Tasinabilir Deprem Okullari". Oran Mimarlik Website. http://www.oranmimarlik.com.tr/proje_b_get.asp?ID=7. [Accessed September 20, 2006]

"Afet Bölgeleri Içiin Demontabl Okul Yapilari." Ulusal Mimarlik Sergisi ve Ödülleri Website. http://www.mo.org.tr/ulusalsergi/index.cfm?sayfa=Y-ANADOL. [Accessed September 20, 2006]
Location
Installed at Adapazari, Ferizli, Gölcük, Degirmendere, Yalova and Kocaeli (Izmit), Izmit, Türkiye
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Associated Names
Events
2000
Variant Names
Marmara Bölgesi Tasinabilir Deprem Okullari
Variant
MEB (Milli Egitim Bakanligi) Afet Bölgeleri Için Demontabl Okul Yapilari
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Building Usages
educational