Needlab's vision is to make cities and human settlements dignified, resilient, and sustainable for all.

 
 
 
 
 
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Needlab Story

EST 2017

 

Needlab is a design and research organization aimed at making the built environment sustainable and resilient using human and environment-centered design strategies. We stand by for the people, by the people, of the people. 

We highlight existing traditional ways and unveil new ways of designing and building using local materials, social customs, cultural heritage, and the environment.

Needlabs' vision is to make cities and human settlements dignified, resilient, and sustainable for all.

 
 

Impact map

We believe in getting things done and doing them by involving different stakeholders from day one. 

This helps us:

  • Identify potential roadblocks or obstacles early on, and develop strategies to address them.

  • Build trust, establish credibility, and create a sense of shared ownership and responsibility.

  • Create a collaborative, inclusive, and effective project environment that delivers results.

We have completed 62 projects on 4 continents directly impacting more than 5600 people from different communities. 

 
 

How we create impact

 
 
 
 

Impact highlights

 
 
 

Obama Leader

Sameera Chukkapalli, Needlab Founder is selected by the Obama Foundation as an Obama Europe Leader.

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House for all

Our resilient, self-sustaining housing solution displayed at the UN-Habitat 1st assembly in Nairobi, Kenya. This projects aims to make housing dignified and reachable to all.

Patient Centered Design workshop, Berlin, 2019

Patient centered solutions

Needlab was invited to give a workshop on patient centered solutions at an international medical conference Xpomet Medicinale in Berlin. We conducted design thinking workshop for doctors and medical professionals to enable them to customize solutions for their patients with empathy and dignity

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Fight pollution with a game

More than 450 people experienced our playful VR game at the Busan National Science Museum. The game encourages citizens of South Korea to use the public transport to fight air pollution.

 
 

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