Temporary buildings are crucial for social development. A better understanding of the
thermal comfort in temporary buildings can yield strategies to improve the physical and …

There are currently millions of displaced people encamped in low-quality shelters that
jeopardise the health of these displaced populations. These shelters, which exhibit poor …

Millions are living in shelters around the world, often for decades. Architects are rarely
trained in shelter design and as a result speculative designs are frequently impractical or …

There are more than six million refugees living in camps globally, primarily in places with
severe climates. While camps are planned to be temporary, they can be in use for decades …

In the face of the largest human displacement ever recorded in modern history more than
79.5 million persons around the world have been forced to flee their homes worldwide at the …

Engineering is a practical discipline, dedicated to the solution of problems through the
sound application of principles derived from the natural sciences and mathematics …

The growing displacement crisis leaves many housed in simple shelters, which are bespoke
to each setting, often sited in harsh climates and normally unconditioned. Measurements …