Advancing Shelter Technology Through Research and Development

A Michael Jantzen Project



Design Studies For Low Cost Prefabricated Steel Houses by M. Jantzen

MISSION STATEMENT

The Human Shelter Innovation Institute (HSII) is a think tank dedicated to creating alternative solutions to the growing global problem of inadequate human shelter.

The primary mission of HSII is to explore designs that make use of alternative materials, technologies and manufacturing techniques. The goal will be to create an aesthetic for the future based on energy efficient, eco friendly and affordable design concepts that embrace appropriate technologies.

At HSII, research will center on the fundamentals of the built environment, emphasizing alternative methodology. Prototype shelters will be engineered, designed, built and tested in a "shelter park" on the Institute's grounds so that the public can experience the designs first-hand.


LOW COST, ENERGY-EFFICIENT, ECO-FRIENDLY SHELTER

HSII has been developed in part to research new approaches to low-cost, energy efficient, eco-friendly shelters. These can be as simple as temporary housing for poverty-stricken communities or emergency relief programs; or as complex as large-scale housing projects for universities and urban communities.

Michael Jantzen, Executive Director of HSII, is a pioneer in energy efficiency, whose work is recognized around the world. Jantzen has worked for over 30 years to develop new concepts for energy-efficient, sustainable, eco-friendly building systems. These efforts will continue as a major part of the Institute's research.


THEORETICAL RESEARCH AND CORPORATE PARTNERSHIPS

HSII believes that shelter technology has not advanced at a rapid rate due in great part to a reluctance by the design community to embrace unconventional aesthetics. In an era of digital transformations, this is changing and the HSII will be on the leading edge of that change.

HSII's theoretical work is grounded in the real world and is approached with an open mind. Our approach to design allows for research partnerships and synergies with a wide range of organizations, manufacturers, technologies and materials. Through its Theoretical Modeling Division, HSII will work with Partner Organizations to develop new uses for existing materials and expanding the possibilities for new products with a particular interest in the incorporation of technology into the built environment.

HSII encourages Corporations and Manufacturers to submit research proposals focused on expanding market for their products and technologies. The possibilities are exciting!


SUPPORT OUR RESEARCH

HSII is a non-profit organization that relies upon outside support to fund its research programs. Please join us in support of this important addition to shelter research by making a donation. We seek both individual donations and corporate partnerships.

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