Pine White Grove is a community in Eugene, Oregon that aims to provide an affordable, sustainable, safe space for climate or political refugees. By creating modular ‘micro-units,’ Pine White Grove provides rapid shelter options for refugees that are eventually customizable and adaptable to various household sizes and needs. The community also features a public community center where residents can foster relationships with their neighbors, take care of laundry, dining, bathing, relax, and have access to a small library and resources area. The site layout situates the micro-units on the East side of the site, allowing for more privacy while the community center on the West side serves as a threshold into this community. The ultimate goal is to create a design that is materially efficient, structurally sound, resourceful, and one that encourages a sense of comfort, security, ownership, and community.
Project Collaborators
3rd Year University of Oregon Architecture Major
5th Year Oregon State University Architectural Engineering Majors
4th Year University of Oregon Architecture Major
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