Fundamentals of Planning and Designing Sustainable Post-Disaster Shelters

Inbunden, Engelska, 2025

AvAvi Friedman,Baichi Chaki

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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.

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Utgivningsdatum2025-03-15
Mått155 x 235 x 20 mm
Vikt518 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor191
FörlagSpringer International Publishing AG
ISBN9783031833168

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AVI FRIEDMAN, PhDAvi Friedman, a Full Professor, has been teaching at McGill School of Architecture where he co-founded the Affordable Homes Program which he directs. His research interests focus on factors that influence the design and implementation of affordable and sustainable building practices at the unit and community levels, including market acceptance, innovation, prefabrication, construction, and resource efficiency. Avi is also a practicing architect and the principal of Avi Friedman Consultants, Inc. Over the years, he has led teams that designed projects ranging from custom-design dwellings to entire communities for private sector developers as well as non-profit organizations like Habitat for Humanity. He is the recipient of the World Habitat Award and an author of 35 books on housing.BAICHI CHAKI, M. ArchBaichi Chaki is a trained Architect and researcher specializing in humanitarian architecture, affordable housing, multifamily residential and recreation centre design. She holds a B.Arch from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology and an M.Arch in Urban Design and Housing from McGill University. She is also a LEED AP BD+C. Her professional journey spans architectural practices in Bangladesh and Canada. Baichi’s work has been recognized with prestigious accolades, including the Prime Minister Fellowship Award Bangladesh, the Cornelia and Peter Oberlander Prize in Urban Design, and the Alvaro Ortega Award from McGill University. Her passion lies in creating innovative, sustainable solutions for vulnerable communities worldwide. She is also dedicated to giving back to her community as a member of the United Way GenNext Cabinet.