Chen-Yu Chiu and Studio Cho Team

The establishment of the Taiwan-Reyhanli Center for World Citizens is a synthetic and holistic humanitarian innovation that has been successfully tested since 2016. This innovation can be studied and categorized into 12 ground-breaking approaches in various areas of the management of humanitarian operations:

1 | Architecture Innovation Initiative

Transforming a one-off post-emergency relief response into the long-term sustainable development of a habitus.

2 | Innovation in Architectural Programming

Cooperate for equitable and sustainable development programs in active collaboration with displaced and disadvantaged community groups.

3 | Innovation in Structural Systems

Facilitate the use of technologies, materials and labor appropriate to local values, cultural authenticity and sensitivity to the natural environment.

4 | Innovation in Built Forms

Modern forms that present the shared history, culture and religion between various community groups.

5 | Innovation in Architectural Production

Prefabrication with mass production and field assembly with simplified connections, to ensure the quality of the built form, the efficiency of construction and cost-effectiveness.

6 | Innovation in Architectural Composition

The flexibility and practicality of built forms and spaces in advancing the ‘social production of habitat’.

7 | Innovation in Interior Design

Air insulation and circulation were applied with polycarbonate plastic roof panels for energy efficiency and space comfort.

8 | Innovation in Furniture Design

Built-in platform furniture to maximize the flexibility, practicality and comfort of interior spaces.

9 | Innovation in the Construction Process

Three-phase collaborative building with displaced and disadvantaged community groups to build a larger and integrated society through diversity and inclusion.

10 | Innovation in Sustainable Development

Identify, disseminate and work with public, multilateral and private sector policies, programs and sustainable socio-economic systems that promote social equity and urban inclusion in the built environment.

11 | Innovation in Sustainable Finance

Promote ‘ethical professionalism’ and ‘ethical business’ by supporting collaboration and practice with organizations and funding institutions working for peacebuilding processes.

12 | Innovation in Crowdfunding

To facilitate and promote digital marketing solutions through an all-encompassing platform to achieve sustained and sufficient donations worldwide.

motivation…

Being a finalist encourages us to do the right thing and never give up.

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