The Dheisheh Refugee Camp is a deprived environment where the buildings are basic, the streets are narrow and there is a lack of green space. As a result, there is nowhere for children to play, or green space to be enjoyed.

My proposal is to regenerate the rooftops with the addition of roof gardens and roof top parks. These will provide important green spaces, transforming the skyline and improving the quality of life for residents, especially children by providing a safe, fun place to play. The roofs will significantly reduce the need for air conditioning in summer and can provide a degree of insulation in winter.  

Brightly coloured cooling towers will be built, providing a cheap way to passively cool the houses whilst injecting colour into the skyline. They will comprise of a lightweight aluminium frame wrapped in coloured fabric.

My proposal creates important opportunities for residents to improve their own environments. This might involve painting the existing water containers a bright colour or growing vegetables. The result will be a new skyline full of green and colour; something to be proud of.