Gene Daniels operates his own design and consultation office known as Studio D, based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. He has been involved in many research projects including the active development of sustainable (user-build) shelter for some of the worlds’ poorest communities.

Gene Daniels current research project includes developing low-cost, self-built modular structure that provide safe and secure housing for the needy. His designs, known as “eHomes” are inspired by Swedish, low-tech ready-to-assemble furniture and designed with simplicity in mind, to facilitate rapid deployment, yet to be flexible and durable. Several versions of these units are made up of panels, which consist of high-density polyethylene (HDPE). This is the same material used to produce milk jugs and is easily recycled and recyclable. These emergency dwellings can be dismantled for relocation, expansion or recycling.

About Gene Daniels
Gene Daniels is a multidisciplinary designer based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. He has completed his graduation in 1989 from Maryland Institute College of Art with a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Interior Design and Architecture. He also holds a Masters Degree in Architecture from Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland which he obtained in 1994. He is currently completing a PhD in Baltimore, Maryland as well. As a researcher, he is currently collaborating with the CASALA Institute (Center for Affective Solutions for Ambient Living Awareness) in Dundalk, Ireland. With CASALA he’s working on the production of virtual reality, learning and educational environments for the impoverished communities. Moreover, Gene believes strongly in grass roots, community engagement and actively engages communities throughout the world who need the most.