A Systematic Approach to Developing Sustainable Post-Disaster Shelters in the Southern Region of the United States

Alka Khadka; Soojin Yoon; Richard G. Walker; Amy King Lewis; Yeonjin Bae

doi:10.3390/buildings14082536

A Systematic Approach to Developing Sustainable Post-Disaster Shelters in the Southern Region of the United States

Alka Khadka, Soojin Yoon, Richard G. Walker, Amy King Lewis, Yeonjin Bae

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This study aims to propose a sustainable shelter design involving energy savings, less environmental impact, and rapid construction. The structural design of the shelter is based on 3D-printing technology. Sustainability assessments, including life cycle analysis (LCA), life cycle energy assessment (LCEA), and energy justice of the designed shelter, were conducted to prove the sustainable shelter design. The outcomes of this study for several scenarios will not only allow decision-makers to design permanent shelters with maximized utilization of limited resources but also help local communities strengthen their ability to recover with minimal outside assistance post-disaster. Furthermore, residents can utilize the sustainable shelter to maintain critical functions, including business continuity and local business in emergencies.

Original language	English
Article number	2536
Journal	Buildings
Volume	14
Issue number	8
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings14082536
State	Published - Aug 2024

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This work was partially funded by field work proposal CEBT105 under DOE BTO activity no. BT0302000 and BT0305000.

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energy justice
life cycle assessment (LCA)
life cycle energy analysis (LCEA)
shelter design
sustainability

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