A shelter for the victims of the Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines: The design and methodology of construction

Ravina, Danilo and Shih, Rowell Ray (2017) A shelter for the victims of the Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines: The design and methodology of construction. Pollack Periodica, 12 (2). pp. 129-139. ISSN 1788-1994

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Abstract

In 2013 Typhoon Haiyan, the largest typhoon ever recorded in the Philippines, devastated several portions of the country. This resulted in more than 7,000 deaths and thousands of people were misplaced or were made homeless. The aim of this study is to design and produce a transitional shelter prototype, for the victims of typhoon Haiyan. The shelter is affordable, easy to construct using basic tools and that can provide maximum space for a family of five while being able to withstand an onslaught on another incoming typhoon. Furthermore, this paper presents a design concept for a transitional shelter incorporating the Bent Method of construction while only using locally sourced coco lumber and actual validation on a full scale prototype. In order to achieve this objective, site analysis as well as consultations and interviews with the victims were being done and the results evaluated. Second, the conceptual designs as well as the method are presented to the local government and the beneficiaries of the shelter to obtain feedback. Third, the construction of a prototype was then employed to evaluate the construction conditions as well as the spatial considerations for the users. The proposed shelter used only locally sourced materials, manpower and simple tools for a family of five members. Finally, a post evaluation analysis was conducted in order to obtain feedback on the performance of the shelter and provide future knowledge in improving the design and its use. This study shows how due to the design of the shelter, the families were able to develop their own spaces as well as make subtle design alterations according to their expanding needs. Results from these studies reveal that by understanding the needs of the users, the design and methodology of the ‘I-Siguro Da-an’ transitional shelter was effective and practical in providing temporary housing for the victims of the typhoon.

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