The proposed equipment aims not only to serve the students use the University of Concordia but others as well. More than anything, it is an amplifying element of academic experiences, with the potential to create a closer relation between students and the society in general.
In order to meet these objectives, the design of the shelter was conceived from the following basic principles, to which all the project decisions are subject:

1 - Knowledge meets community – Here, the shelter is understood to be an urban and versatile tool, capable of promoting the relationship between the academic community and its neighbors. To accomplish this, the design concept begins with a basic 2.5m x 2.5m module, which may be assembled with other modules in numerous ways, serving the most varied functions. 

2 - Environmentally conscious – The relationship between urban necessities and the environment maintains a complementary nature, creating new uses for ill-disposed city spaces while promoting nature conservation. Such a perspective stipulated a small footprint design. By elevating the shelter, little to no damage is done to the implantation site as it touches the soil at only four points. Additionally, clean energy production is made possible due to the installation of photovoltaic panels on the roof, which is inclined at a 45° angle, allowing the use of sunlight all year round.

3 – Replicability – This principle is aligned with the intention to make the equipment easily reproduced elsewhere, highlighting the previously cited experiences, for other geographical locations and social strata. This consideration justifies the use of pre-manufactured and low maintenance material: steel for the structure and polycarbonate and OSB sheets for the enclosures.

The basic module is a steel clad box on stilts with 2.5m x 2.5m based.