Statement of Continued Support to the UN Global Compact
Hej! In 2023, the need for temporary homes due to humanitarian emergencies was greater than ever. The year was characterised…
Product development focus areas
We are developing a new shelter portfolio, which prioritises environmental sustainability in the following areas: Longer lifespan By designing shelters…
Continuous product improvements
We developed an improved version of the current shelter in 2023, which will be available in 2024. The new version…
Analysing our shelter from cradle-to-gate
A Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) calculates the environmental impact of products or services throughout their lifecycle. In our case, the…
Norman Foster Foundation scholars reflect: what does a safe and dignified shelter mean to you?
Now with over 100 million displaced people around the world, including nearly 13 million forced to flee their homes in…
RHUs in Education
The Relief Housing Unit (RHU) is a modular temporary shelter unit designed to allow for alterations and adaptations for different areas…
500 shelters to UNHCR in Iraq
Iraqi families return to rebuild their lives: Better Shelters offer a feeling of home in a city in ruins Across…
Happy new year!
Best wishes for a peaceful holiday season and a happy new year from the Better Shelter team!We want to thank…
GREECE: Open call for designers!
UPDATE: CALL CLOSED on Sep 23rd Designers, creatives, humanitarians and makers – join Better Shelter at CORE RELIEF, a 7-day (3-9 Oct) multinational…
Private sector perspectives on partnering for development
Nesta is an innovation charity with a mission to help people and organisations bring great ideas to life. In their…
Join the WDCD Refugee Challenge!
Do you have a great idea for a process, product or service that could improve the lives of the millions of urban…
Revisiting Lesvos
“It is safer for us women and children. This wall you cannot see through. However, when we change our clothes…