A shelter that feels like homeā€”even in a crisis

A shelter is more than just a roof. Itā€™s safety, dignity, and a step toward rebuilding life, until a permanent home is available. However, every crisis and disaster is different. Thatā€™s why we design shelters that adapt to peopleā€™s real needs.

We listen to the needs

Every community is different. We work closely with displaced families, local communities, and humanitarian organisations to truly understand their needs. Climate, culture, traditions, and locally available materials all shape how we design.

Smart, flexible, and built to last

Our modular shelters come in a flat-pack and take only a few hours to assemble, offering immediate protection for displaced families. But they are also built to last. They can be upgraded over time and serve as homes, classrooms, health centres, or community centres.

Learning by doing

We donā€™t just design from behind a desk. Our team is out in the field, testing, learning, and improving.

We work side by side with partners to test our shelters in real situations and in different countries. We evaluate performance, gather feedback, and adapt designs to the rapidly changing humanitarian landscape. Every crisis teaches us something new, helping us make our shelters even better, while developing more effective responses to both urgent and long-term needs.

Sustainability as a design challenge

A shelter should protect both people and the planet. Thatā€™s why weā€™ve adopted a more sustainable design approach, to ensure we work against the targets. A shelter doesnā€™t just meet todayā€™s needs; it helps build a greener future.

Designed for flexibility, our shelters allow for incremental upgrades, reinforce local resources, and can be repurposed or recycled over time. Also, our robust frame empowers communities by incorporating local expertise, building traditions, and materials that evolve with their needs.

More than a shelter

A shelter is more than just a structure, itā€™s a safe place to heal, rest and recover with family and friends. We believe that empathy and sustainability are key to fostering resilience and cultivating hope.

Ana Paula Santos de Abreu and her brother Richardi in their shelter in Canoas, after losing their home to the devastating May 2024 floods in Rio Grande do Sul. Photo: UNHCR

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