Rethinking the design models of refugee camps

Presenter/Author Information

Ruba Bdair Mrs., Southern Illinois University CarbondaleFollow

Presenter/Author Type

Graduate Student

Faculty Sponsor

Prof. Craig Anz, and Prof. Chad Schwartz

Department or Field of Research

Architecture

Submission type

Full Paper Submission

Disciplines

Urban, Community and Regional Planning

Keywords

Refugee, Urban design, Vernacular Design, Sustainability

Brief Description

This research aims to find architectural and urban design related solutions to enhance the living conditions of refugees, and to lessen the burden on the refugee hosting communities.