Cultivating Wellbeing – Sheltering of the Global Displaced Population

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2024-11-29

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Department of Architecture

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18

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Studies in health technology and informatics ; Volume 319

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The global issue of displacement presents significant challenges, particularly concerning the provision of adequate shelter for affected communities. The correlation between inadequate shelters and the wellbeing of displaced populations is a critical area of concern. Recognizing the urgent need for improved understanding, the study examines the connection between sustainable housing, wellbeing, and the unique challenges faced by displaced communities worldwide. Employing a mixed-method approach, including fieldwork in the humanitarian field or sheltering, expert interviews, and case studies, the study aims to shed light on the possibility of empathic design principles for improvements. The paper proposes key design principles for the process of sheltering the displaced population, emphasizing principles such as inclusive participation, cultural sensitivity, flexibility, and environmental consciousness. By prioritizing the overall health and wellbeing of inhabitants, these principles seek to address the complex challenges associated with sheltering and contribute to the advancement of humanitarian architecture, ultimately improving the lives of displaced populations globally.

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displaced population, empathetic design, humanitarian, socio-cultural sustainability, to shelter, wellbeing, Humanitarian, empathic design

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10.3233/SHTI240957

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Adalgeirsdottir, K & Sandman, H 2024, Cultivating Wellbeing – Sheltering of the Global Displaced Population. in I Verma & L Arpiainen (eds), Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Architecture, Research, Care and Health (ARCH24), Espoo, Finland, 17–19 June 2024. Studies in health technology and informatics, vol. 319, IOS Press, pp. 359-376, International Conference on Architecture, Research, Care and Health, Espoo, Finland, 17/06/2024. https://doi.org/10.3233/SHTI240957

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