Archive · 29 May 2025
Heat Shelter Prototype for Vulnerable Workers Debuts at Exhibition
Imagine a special shelter to help people working outdoors in the hot sun.
Architects made a prototype of this shelter, which won a contest.
The shelter is made of metal and jute bags and is designed to be built anywhere.
The goal is to help workers like waste pickers stay safe from the heat.
There's an exhibition in Bengaluru showing the shelter and discussing how cities can better help vulnerable communities.
The organizers want city planners to consider how to help those most affected by rising temperatures.
They hope government officials will adopt the shelter design to protect more people.
An exhibition showcased a heat shelter prototype designed for vulnerable workers in Bengaluru.
The shelter, designed by Ankrtiya Diggavi and Sagar Kandal, won a design contest.
The shelter is designed to be scalable, using a metal frame, canopy, bench, and curtain made of jute bags.
The exhibition, organized by People First Cities, features other designs and discussions.
The aim is to bring attention to heat action plans and include vulnerable communities in city planning.
- Who
- Architects Ankrtiya Diggavi and Sagar Kandal, and People First Cities.
- What
- An exhibition of a heat shelter prototype designed for outdoor workers.
- When
- Exhibition ongoing until May 30, 2025.
- Where
- Bengaluru, at Sabha Space on Kamraj Road.
- Why
- To raise awareness and find solutions for communities affected by heat stress.
- Designers
- Ankrtiya Diggavi and Sagar Kandal
- Estimated Cost
- ₹20,000
- Exhibition End Date
- May 30, 2025
- Exhibition Location
- Sabha Space on Kamraj Road, Bengaluru
- Exhibition Organizer
- People First Cities