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Fundamentals of Planning and Designing Sustainable Post-Disaster Shelters / by Avi Friedman, Baichi Chaki.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Friedman, Avi., Author.
- Chaki, Baichi., Author.
- Series:
- Engineering Series
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Civil engineering.
- Environmental geography.
- Sustainable architecture.
- Political science.
- Civil Engineering.
- Integrated Geography.
- Sustainable Architecture/Green Buildings.
- Politics and International Studies.
- Local Subjects:
- Civil Engineering.
- Integrated Geography.
- Sustainable Architecture/Green Buildings.
- Politics and International Studies.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (XXIII, 191 p. 76 illus., 50 illus. in color.)
- Edition:
- 1st ed. 2025.
- Place of Publication:
- Cham : Springer Nature Switzerland : Imprint: Springer, 2025.
- Summary:
- The book explores essential principles and practices for planning and designing sustainable refugee shelters. With millions of people forced to flee their homes annually due to conflict, environmental disasters, or persecution, the urgency of this global crisis cannot be overstated. Since refugees often reside in temporary shelters for years after years, it is imperative to construct refugee camps and shelters that address their long-term needs. This comprehensive guide delves into emergency shelter design and refugee camp planning concepts, exploring topics ranging from site selection and infrastructure development to shelter design and material choice. Drawing on real-world case studies and expert insights, this book offers a vital resource for architects, urban planners, humanitarian aid workers, policymakers, researchers, and students. As climate change exacerbates the refugee crisis, it becomes increasingly imperative to prioritize innovative, sustainable solutions for development and foster resilience.
- Contents:
- Chapter 1: The Global Need for Shelters
- Chapter 2: Site Selection
- Chapter 3: Site Planning
- Chapter 4: Planning for Rapid Delivery
- Chapter 5: Infrastructure and Utilities
- Chapter 6: Form and Function of a Shelter
- Chapter 7: Prefabricated Shelters
- Chapter 8: Designing Shelters for Self-Help Building
- Chapter 9: Sustainable Materials for Shelters
- Chapter 10: Charting a Path Forward.
- Notes:
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- ISBN:
- 3-031-83317-1
- OCLC:
- 1507847115
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