The world needs more than vocal activists, it needs innovative solutions to adapt and respond.

Communities living on low lying islands and coral atolls are at the frontline of the ecosystem collapse. We can now estimate with some precision how many years these nations have left until they will be forced to relocate their population, culture, and history. The Republic of the Marshall Islands are a prime example of a nation state that has less than 50 years before they’ll lose their ability to live on islands they’ve made their home since before the fall of Rome. 

That near-term loss does not mean we should turn our backs and no longer support the current needs of those communities. Ideas are needed, because the Marshall Islands are just the first. Many coastal peoples will soon face the same challenges, and it’s time to get our global creativity flowing. We are looking at a variety of design challenged with the Kwajalein Atoll Sustainability Lab.

For thee 2024/25 Architecture in Crisis Studio develop a floating telehealth facility and medical drone delivery system.

Six Design Teams

1. Bingham, Hoover and Schiavo
2. Anderson AND Fratto
3. Bombardier and Wisinski
4. LaBuz and Jost
5. Khan, Deore and Frantzeskos
6. Mitchell and Templeton