SHELTERS

This project investigates fast-buildable shelter systems for people who have experienced catastrophic events and have been displaced from their homes. Each year, communities around the world are affected by natural disasters and humanitarian crises. Depending on geographical and political conditions, these events manifest in different forms, ranging from floods in Carinthia and earthquakes in Japan to the ongoing crisis in the Gaza Strip. While the causes and scales of these disasters vary, their consequences consistently expose the vulnerability of the built environment and the inadequacy of conventional housing responses in times of crisis. Effective preparation and resilient planning have proven to significantly reduce human and material loss. Analytical platforms such as the World Risk Report reveal a compelling paradox: regions exposed to higher levels of risk are often better prepared and therefore less vulnerable than those that encounter disasters infrequently. This observation underscores the critical role of foresight, regulation, and spatial responsibility within architectural practice.