Modular Temporary Housing for Situations of Humanitarian Catastrophe
Publication: Journal of Architectural Engineering
Volume 27, Issue 2
Abstract
The search for architectural solutions for emergency situations is an important line of research. In this article, the most appropriate conditions for the different situations that can turn up after a disaster were analyzed and proposals for temporary housing were presented. These are possibly the most suitable solutions for developed countries. The design and calculation of an experimental wooden module, built at the University School of Architecture in A Coruña, which has served as a prototype to analyze its viability in practice, were also presented. Finally, there is a critical review of the results and possible improvements detected.
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Acknowledgments
The authors thank Alberto Corral from the Ubuild Company and Carpintería Maciñeira (As Pontes, Spain) for his collaboration in the development of the module and also to the interns Francesca Cetta, Tania Aldir, and Joel Cotardo for their collaboration in the design of the modules and their graphic representation. This work was supported by the Ministry of the Economy and Competitiveness of the Kingdom of Spain (Grant No. BIA2016-79459-R). This study is a part of the research project “Expandable and modular constructions for humanitarian disasters.”
Data Availability Statement
Some or all data, models, or code that support the findings of this study are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request.
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Volume 27 • Issue 2 • June 2021
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Received: Dec 19, 2020
Accepted: Feb 11, 2021
Published online: Apr 13, 2021
Published in print: Jun 1, 2021
Discussion open until: Sep 13, 2021
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