Investigating the influential post-disaster factors in determining the optimal location of shelters: A case study, Sarpol-e Zahab, Kermanshah province, Iran

The Sustainability and Efficiency of Refugee Camp Design

“…Refugee camps` design should be efficient in a way that meet the short-term need for immediate shelter [6]. Successful post-disaster architecture should meet the need for sustainable energy resources and stability [5]. Currently, there is a lack of knowledge regarding the design factors that may promote the sustainability and efficiency of refugee camps.…”

“…Refugee camps are the first response to natural and artificial disasters; the design and construction of fast shelters require immediate decisions [3]. Planning, implementing, and controlling refugee camp design and sites are the most critical challenges of post-disasters [5].…”

“…Many typologies of shelters were found to move people from tents to occupants' places [4]. The location of the post-disaster shelters influences their effectiveness and sustainability in the short and long term [5]. Portable structures of shelters are the most popular and practical models as a temporary solution after any crisis because of the ease of availability and users` comfort [6].…”