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In Haiti, A Building That Heals

John Cary

November 01, 2017 |

Bright Magazine |

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Response Location: Haiti, Port-au-Prince

A collaboration between architectural designers and medical providers created a cholera treatment clinic in Port-au-Prince where the design of the building itself supports treatment. The building is well ventilated and filled with natural light, provides an open space for providers to see many patients and be able to respond in case of crisis, and has the ability to collect and treat water.

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In Haiti, a Building Fights Cholera

John Cary

September 12, 2017 |

The New York Times |

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Response Location: Haiti

The cholera outbreak in Haiti affected and killed thousands of people. Treating patients as quickly as possible became a top priority. Mass Design Group designed Gheskio's Cholera Treatment Center as a building that promotes recovery with water sanitation, ultimately reducing the number of cases of Cholera.

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