Engineering a Weather-Resistant Shell
The hut’s design wasn’t haphazard; it was a calculated response to the elements. The walls were built using a layered technique, with cardboard sheets glued in overlapping patterns to prevent water seepage during Los Angeles’s occasional rains. The roof was sloped slightly and sealed with extra layers and a salvaged plastic tarp underneath to direct moisture away. This attention to detail provided crucial insulation against the chill of night and the reflective heat of the pavement by day, creating a microclimate that was significantly more temperate than the open sidewalk just feet away.