Can Canada become home without a house? The intersectional challenges to housing and settlement among refugees

Bachour, Mary-Kay

doi:10.1080/02673037.2023.2200236

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The Conceptualization of a Modular Residential Settlement Project Emerging in a Displacement Situation due to War in the Context of Sustainable Development Requirements

Wierzbicka,

Trębacz,

Jóźwik

et al. 2024

Sustainability

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Modular housing represents an opportunity for the mass provision of housing of an appropriate standard, implemented sustainably. We analyzed the theoretical basis of this type of housing for refugee populations. We identified several generations of housing provision, from tented camps to container settlements, and ultimately to units resembling traditional housing estates. The latter is feasible due to technological advancements. Our research contributes to the implementation of the principles of the New European Bauhaus initiative, which underpins the European Green Deal policy on space design. Using the Research through Design (RtD) method within the framework of a settlement project for the Ukrainian population migrating from war zones (Modular Refugees Settlement Project “ProModSe”), we tested the suitability of these principles in extreme and critical war-related situations. The most important criteria were speed of implementation, the prospect of long-term residence, and ensuring safety. We analyzed the social, environmental, and aesthetic–functional aspects, comparing them with existing practices in the design of settlements for displaced persons, modular settlements, and quality standards in residential environments. The results demonstrate, at multiple scales, the critical interdependence of sustainable development, aesthetics and functionality, and community creation. We emphasize the need to include security as an essential fourth axis within the New European Bauhaus concept. This study contributes to addressing the complex housing problem for refugee populations. The generalizations formulated based on empirical research complement the knowledge of housing and the functioning of the sociotechnological system.

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The Conceptualization of a Modular Residential Settlement Project Emerging in a Displacement Situation due to War in the Context of Sustainable Development Requirements

Wierzbicka,

Trębacz,

Jóźwik

et al. 2024

Sustainability

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Sheltering Hope: Navigating the Nexus of Refugee Housing Conditions and Well-Being

Bhattacharjee,

Noyori-Corbett,

Akter

2024

Refugees and Migrants - Current Conditions and Future Trends [Working Title]

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Housing a crucial social determinant of health and well-being is a fundamental right under the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This chapter provides an overview of literature focusing on the impact of housing on the health and well-being of refugee populations, during post-resettlement. Housing is a basic human right, and refugees often face significant challenges in accessing safe and adequate housing, experiencing substandard living conditions in both camp and resettlement settings. Existing research emphasizes the factors influencing refugee housing quality, affordability, and stability, highlighting the need for tailored support services and policy interventions in resettlement countries. Beyond mere shelter, “healthy housing” encompasses safety, privacy, psychological, and physical well-being, fostering development and social integration. Community integration and empowerment emerge as critical factors in fostering positive housing outcomes, with inclusive housing policies and placemaking efforts playing essential roles in promoting a sense of belonging and identity among refugee communities. This chapter stresses the impact of housing conditions on refugee health and well-being, advocating for inclusive policies and community integration efforts to foster a sense of belonging and identity among refugee populations. Recommendations include enhancing housing affordability, improving access to resources and support services, and fostering transparent communication and accountability within housing systems.

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Can Canada become home without a house? The intersectional challenges to housing and settlement among refugees

Cited by 2 publications

References 29 publications

The Conceptualization of a Modular Residential Settlement Project Emerging in a Displacement Situation due to War in the Context of Sustainable Development Requirements

The Conceptualization of a Modular Residential Settlement Project Emerging in a Displacement Situation due to War in the Context of Sustainable Development Requirements

Sheltering Hope: Navigating the Nexus of Refugee Housing Conditions and Well-Being

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