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…
Shelter
Better Shelter partners with EU and MSB to respond to the emergency in Ukraine
The Russian invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022 has caused the most significant refugee crisis in Europe since World…
Sheltering in camps: Kutupalong and Balukhali camps, Bangladesh
While the migration of Rohingya peoples has been steadily growing as early as the 1970’s because of historical persecution, it…
Shelter
Shelter is more than just four walls and a roof. For people affected by conflict or disasters, shelter plays a…
The BMJ: Refugee housing in India reaches healthcare crisis point
Read the article
Recycling
While our shelters are designed to withstand a range of climate conditions and to last throughout the duration of their…
Reuse and repurposing
The Relief Housing Unit (RHU) and the RHU Structure can be disassembled after a period of use and reassembled in…
Ground conditions
Our testing has demonstrated that the RHU and the RHU Structure are resistant to wind damage and dislocation by its…
Structural integrity
Resulting from extensive testing, the load bearing frame element of the RHU and the RHU Structure shelters have been demonstrated…
Fire safety
Fire is a severe threat to life and can spread quickly leading to death and destruction of settlements. We conduct…
Thermal comfort
Thermal comfort is achieved when a satisfied state of being is expressed between a person’s body, their mind, their shelter…
CROATIA: children affected by earthquake play and learn in RHUs
Children are particularly vulnerable after an emergency. Addressing their mental health is crucial, especially in complex emergencies when, for example,…
English