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Architecture By Moonlight: Rebuilding Haiti, Redrafting Life

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In the aftermath of the devastating 2010 earthquake in Haiti, a group of architects and engineers from the non-profit organization MASS Design Group traveled to the island nation to help with the relief effort. What they found was a country in ruins, with hundreds of thousands of people homeless and living in squalid conditions.

MASS Design Group set out to design and build a new hospital in the village of Butaro, Rwanda. The hospital, which was completed in 2011, is a model for sustainable design and has been credited with saving countless lives.

Architecture by Moonlight: Rebuilding Haiti, Redrafting a Life

by Paul E. Fallon

4.8 out of 5

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Architecture By Moonlight: Rebuilding Haiti, Redrafting Life is a powerful and moving account of MASS Design Group's work in Haiti. The book tells the story of how the architects and engineers overcame the challenges of working in a post-disaster environment to create a beautiful and life-saving building.

Architecture By Moonlight is more than just a story about architecture. It is a story about hope, resilience, and the power of design to change lives. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in architecture, design, or global health.

The Architecture of Hope

The Butaro hospital is a beautiful building, but it is also a highly functional one. The hospital was designed to be earthquake-resistant and to withstand the harsh tropical climate. The building is also energy-efficient and uses natural ventilation to keep the interior cool.

The hospital has had a profound impact on the community of Butaro. The hospital has provided much-needed medical care to the local population, and it has also helped to improve the overall health of the community. The hospital has also been a catalyst for economic development in the area.

The Butaro hospital is a testament to the power of architecture to change lives. The hospital is a beautiful and inspiring building, but it is also a vital part of the community. The hospital is a symbol of hope and resilience, and it is a reminder of the power of design to make the world a better place.

The Power of Design

Architecture By Moonlight is a powerful and moving story about the power of design to change lives. The book tells the story of how MASS Design Group used architecture to create a better future for the people of Haiti.

The Butaro hospital is a model for sustainable design, and it has been credited with saving countless lives. The hospital is a testament to the power of architecture to make the world a better place.

Architecture By Moonlight is a must-read for anyone interested in architecture, design, or global health. The book is a powerful reminder of the power of design to change lives.

Architecture by Moonlight: Rebuilding Haiti, Redrafting a Life

by Paul E. Fallon

4.8 out of 5