Looking at Bread in a New

Way

Start with one LOAF

Logistical and

Operational

Architectural

Food

Hurricane Sandy in the United States has given us an opportunity to help humanity, starting with one loaf of bread.

The Problem

In a disaster situation, shelter and food are two basic requirements in short supply.

Present day efforts call for massive amounts of resources for both food and shelter.

The Problem

We have put our best minds together to design a solution.

We have come to the conclusion that LOAF can be a solution for both food and shelter.

The Problem

The Middle East has a kind of bread that holds potential in helping countries around the world.

This particular flat bread is unique in its design.

It provides a hollow inside with a strong outer shell.

Background

Using a larger, slightly modified form of this bread, we can build a temporary dwelling for 2 people that can be used as both food and shelter.

Benefits

It can be easily built in a short period of time.

Ingredients are readily available.

It is environmentally safe and friendly.

Concept

BenefitsHigh nutrient food powders can be addedto mix.

Mix is easy to transport.

Modified egg and/or seed based liquid can be sprayed on the exterior surface for structural integrity (and taste).

Concept

Benefits

Simple directions can be made with pictures, eliminating language and cultural barriers.

Gluten free options available forceliac and related disorder sufferers.

Ingredients are inexpensive.

Potential for different countries to use their own recipe, using ingredients readily available in their own country.

Concept

A large quantity of ingredients premade.

Ground sheet is spread on a flat surface.

Design Instruction

A covering is placed over the spread ingredients.

A portable electric, gas, or solar heat source applied.

Design Instruction

Windows and door can be cut out and used as food.

Design Instruction

A modified egg / seed mixture can be spread over the outer surface.

For wetter climates, a modified peanut butter based coating could be used as a sealant.

Design Instruction

Political Value

Governments will have an inexpensive emergency solution for their people in time of disaster.

Nutritional Value

Spirulina, chlorella, or high nutrient food powders can be added to formula to make it nutritious for humans to consume for a period of time.

Value Added

Environmental ValueTotally nontoxic. Safe for human and animal consumption.

Won’t harm ground water.

Economical ValueJobs designing and making shelters.

NOTE: This could provide the world with a new career path…architectural bakers.

Value Added

This idea can be expanded, making larger shelters.

Basic

Relief

Edible

Architectural

Dwelling

Future DesignBREAD

Since we publicized our idea, bakers and engineers around the world have shared their ideas. There are numerous suggestions for how to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of our design, including the following:

Creativity and value increasing globally

Other Designs

large sturdy bread parts made from a modified Russian bread recipe.

Other Designs

Pizza dough tent, extra crispy and highly nutritious.

Other Designs

Develop large breadsticks to be used as additional supports.

Other Designs

Cold climate structures could be built with thicker walled “Cornbread.”

Other DesignsGingerbread

Houses made from modified ginger bread.

Heat and rain resistant coatings are edible.

Decorations can be added to make it “feel more like home” as seen in the prototype.

Other DesignsVilla

Design for a "bread villa" being tested.

Architectural Bakers

Pictured below is a newly formed professional team of architectural bakers researching new designs.

Use bread as a bowl to provide people with nutritious hot meals, such as soup and salads.

Additional Concepts for Emergency Relief

From around the globe people are exploring ideas and creating new paths for helping mankind.

It all started with one loaf of bread……........

one loaf of bread and a desire to make a difference.

Summary

Obaid Bin Hashim

Emma Murphy

John Sporich

Carol Brandt

Peter Brandt

Design Credits