@article{article_1751076, title={Reusable Shipping Containers for Urban Resilience: Design Configuration}, journal={International Journal of Engineering Technologies IJET}, volume={10}, pages={16–26}, year={2026}, DOI={10.19072/ijet.1751076}, url={https://izlik.org/JA64TU84XK}, author={Yıldırım, Semih Göksel and Ciritci, İlke and Yildiz, Erdal and Yücel, Gül}, keywords={Geçici barınak, modüler panel sistemler, yük konteyneri, afet sonrası yerleşim, sürdürülebilir mimari}, abstract={The volumetric nature of shipping containers presents significant logistical and safety limitations when mass-produced for post-disaster housing. In addition, the use of highly flammable insulation materials in conventional prefabricated shelters has raised serious fire safety concerns, especially in regions with high heating demand. In contrast, demountable warehouse racking systems provide favorable structural behavior under seismic loads, as well as ease of assembly and transport due to their modular configuration. This study proposes an alternative temporary shelter model that combines the advantages of both systems by transforming shipping containers into reusable, panelized, and modular structures. The research primarily aims to evaluate the architectural feasibility of this transformation and to develop a design framework that supports flexibility, sustainability, and rapid deployment within urban contexts. The methodology involves analyzing existing container and demountable construction systems, followed by the design of panel-based spatial configurations that evolve from a single prototype unit into modular neighborhood clusters. The design approach adopts tiny house principles, emphasizing compactness, multifunctionality, and adaptability. Accessibility and universal design considerations are conceptually integrated at the unit level, while full compliance with local building regulations is identified as a focus for future phases of the study. The findings demonstrate that the proposed panelized container system enables efficient transport, fire resistance, reusability, and compatibility with urban environments—allowing disaster-affected populations to remain within their communities rather than being displaced to peripheral areas. The proposed model introduces a human-centered and scalable approach to post-disaster temporary settlements, while also outlining a comprehensive research agenda for future studies, including structural analysis, environmental performance testing, and accessibility enhancements.}, number={3}