Design and prototyping of a FRCC modular and climate responsive affordable housing system for underserved people in the pacific island nations

A successful housing system for the Pacific Islands must address cultural, environmental, constructional, and structural factors, and therefore benefits from a collaborative design approach involving both architects and engineers. The proposed system as developed to date appears to be a promising solution to provide affordable, sustainable, and resilient housing for underserved people in the Pacific islands. Pending availability of funding, a first prototype house is slated for construction on a Pacific island site and evaluated for cost, thermal comfort, climate effect resistance, and occupant satisfaction.