Zoha Nekouian Fathi

Temporary to Permanent

Providing shelter for affected people after a disaster is crucial until rehabilitation. Nevertheless, people end up living for extended periods in temporary shelters, which can result in severe difficulties. This thesis will focus on earthquake survivors needing emergency shelter for shortterm housing and permanent housing for long-term use. The design will be divided into two steps. The first step is to design a shelter that will provide minimum living requirements for survivors, suitable for a short-term stay. The second step will provide a permanent house comfortable enough for long-term accommodation.

Advisor: Stephen Verderber Winter 2021