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Shelters for victims of conflicts and disasters |
| Sunday, 17 April 2005 | |
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A new type of emergency shelter is being developed by the Department of Architecture in collaboration with Shelter Centre that promises to significantly ease suffering after a disaster. Shelter Centre is a non-profit-making organisation aiding sheltering and settlement of populations affected by conflict or natural disasters. The initiative is led by Dr Tom Corsellis from the Department of Architecture and is playing a crucial role in the development of the Lightweight Emergency Family Shelter (LEFS). This shelter is lighter than a traditional tent and is made from rope, water pipe, plastic sheeting and a steel reinforcement bar. One major advantage of this design is its ability to withstand high winds. In addition, it has the standard double wall in addition to a dual wall system for ventilation and condensation. The idea of shelter development dates back to Dr Corsellis’ PhD years, when he worked on an emergency shelter for Oxfam. Since then, the team has been developing a second generation shelter that would be available in an easy-to-assemble kit form. Last summer this project was continued by Henry Travers, an engineering student at the |
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