Redesign of an existing temporary safe shelter to be used as a long-term community safe shelter.

Abstract

This research explores the redesign of space planning for an existing temporary safe shelter to be used as a long-term community living space that can be lived as their temporary home which loses in disaster. This research tries to find ways to maximum use of interior space for long-term living and big loads of occupants in safe shelters. It also tries to use a series of folding furniture, sliding system, and energy saving bathroom system to design a functional long-term solution.--Abstract.