VOICED : Architects refugees team up on tiny houses in Berlin

The video discusses the rise of tiny houses as a solution for emergency housing, initially popularized in the US after Hurricane Katrina and now adopted in Germany to address the asylum seeker crisis. Architect Van Bola Mensal initiated the Tiny House University project, bringing together architects, designers, and refugees to build these homes. Ali, a Kurdish refugee and carpenter, shares his experience and hopes for future opportunities. The project envisions entire communities with affordable housing, promoting a minimalistic lifestyle. The houses are built sustainably using recycled materials and solar power.

What event in the US led to the popularization of tiny houses as emergency housing?

• Hurricane Sandy

• Texas Floods

• California Wildfires

• Hurricane Katrina

Who initiated the tiny house project in Berlin to help asylum seekers?

• Van Bola Mensal, the architect

• Ali, the Kurdish refugee

• A non-profit organization

• A local government official

What profession does Ali, the Kurdish refugee, have experience in?

• Electrician

• Painter

• Plumber

• Carpenter

What is the envisioned monthly rent for a one-bedroom tiny house apartment?

• €50

• €100

• €150

• €200

What materials and energy sources are used in the construction of these tiny houses?

• New wood and wind energy

• Recycled pallets and solar panels

• Steel and geothermal energy

• Concrete and hydroelectric power