Exploring the Potential of Modular Design in Addressing Post-Disaster Temporary Housing Needs

Abstract

In February 2023, a devastating earthquake struck Southeastern Turkey resulting in numerous fatalities and displacements. The number of displaced people seems to increase worldwide. This paper examines current solutions for temporary housing needs and evaluates how modular structures can improve flexibility, customizability, and sustainability. This article discusses the need for adaptable temporary housing. For this purpose, examples produced in different geographies are examined and compared with each other in terms of their climate zone, construction technologies, construction period, floor areas, plan schemes, and number of users in the scope of this paper. Traditional shelters often lack customizability, leaving users feeling a lack of privacy. Modular designs, however, offer flexibility and adaptability, making them an effective solution for temporary housing needs. Despite their advantages, modular designs face challenges such as high costs, transportation logistics, and regulatory compliance. With careful planning, these challenges can be addressed.

Keywords

• Modular Design
• Displaced People
• Post-Disaster Housing
• Temporary Housing
• Adaptability

Afet Sonrası Geçici Barınma İhtiyacının Karşılanmasında Modüler Tasarımın Potansiyelinin Araştırılması

Abstract

Şubat 2023'te Türkiye’nin Güneydoğu Anadolu Bölgesi’nde meydana gelen yıkıcı deprem, sayısız can kaybına ve yerinden edilmeye sebep olmuştur. Bu makale, geçici barınma çözümlerini incelemekte ve modüler sistemlerin yapıların esnekliğini, kişiselleştirilebilirliğini ve sürdürülebilirliğini artırmadaki potansiyelini değerlendirmektedir. Makale, adapte edilebilir geçici konut ihtiyacını karşılamaya yönelik çözümleri tartışmaktadır. Bu amaçla farklı coğrafyalarda üretilmiş örnekler, bulundukları iklim kuşağı, yapım teknolojileri, yapım süreleri, taban alanları, plan şemaları ve kullanıcı sayıları üzerinden incelenerek birbirleriyle karşılaştırılmaktadır. Alışılagelmiş barınma birimleri genellikle kişiselleştirilebilir nitelikler taşımamakta, bu da kullanıcıların mahremiyet eksikliği hissetmesine neden olmaktadır. Modüler tasarımlar esneklik ve adaptasyon kapasitesi sunmakta, bu da onları geçici konut ihtiyaçları için etkili bir çözüm haline getirmektedir. Avantajlarına rağmen, modüler tasarımlar yüksek maliyetler, lojistik problemler ve mevzuata uygunluk gibi konularda zorluklara da sahiptirler. Ancak nitelikli bir planlama süreci ile bu zorluklar da rahatlıkla aşılabilir.

Keywords

• Modüler Tasarım
• Yerlerinden Olmuş İnsanlar
• Afet Sonrası Konut
• Geçici Konut
• Uyarlanabilirlik

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