Department of Hawaiian Home Lands

Students Spark Conversation on Kauhale Project

Architecture students from the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa presented their take on the traditional, multi-family Kauhale concept being developed by Hawaiian Home Lands.

Students took into account the traditional concept of an extended-family dwelling and spent the last week developing their own approach to the Kauhale design. Interesting features include adjustable walls that allow families to accommodate smaller or larger crowds, easily-navigable walkways throughout the house for keiki and kupuna alike, and even an in-house aquaponics system to help ‘ohana produce their own food.

The top three winning designs are being awarded at a ceremony later today.

The Kauhale challenge is part of a series of community planning and design discussions Hawaiian Homes staff hopes will help in further developing diverse homesteading options for Native Hawaiians like Kauhale.

Here are some photos from todayʻs charrette presentations:

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