3. Shelter Design Considerations

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is the primary goal of target group selection in shelter provision?

   Hint

   Think about who needs help the most.

2. 2.

   Define incremental upgrading in the context of shelter design.

   Hint

   Consider how people improve their homes gradually.

3. 3.

   What is the main purpose of integrating livelihoods with shelter provision?

   • To provide homes
   • To ensure economic sustainability
   • To reduce expenses

   Hint

   What do people need besides a house?

4. 4.

   True or False: Community feedback in shelter design is optional.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider how well designs work when communities are involved.

5. 5.

   Given a scenario where a community has limited resources but high demand for shelter, propose a comprehensive plan that includes both temporary and permanent solutions that integrate livelihoods.

   Hint

   Consider how local materials can play a role in both immediate shelter needs and future developments.

6. 6.

   Evaluate the effectiveness of community prototypes in shelter design. Using a particular example, analyze how community feedback influenced the final design.

   Hint

   Think about specific features that changed due to community suggestions.