Background A For many people in Ngarannam, the memory of home lived only in stories. The village, located in Mafa Local Government Area of Borno State in northeastern Nigeria, West…
Architecture has the power to influence emotions, create safe spaces, and ultimately shape human connections. Therefore, when practised wisely with strategic focus on uniting communities, the built environment can reshape…
Transitioning to renewable energy is recognized as an essential method to address global warming issues, environmental pollution, and achieving sustainable development goals. Renewable energy technologies are used in every sector…
Architecture is often reduced to the physical act of constructing buildings, that of bounding spaces with walls, enclosing functions within forms. Although true and a main scope of work, to…
2001 Bhuj earthquake in Gujarat Over 20,000 people lost their lives 2010 Haiti earthquake, which left over 1.5 million people homeless 2011 Tōhoku earthquake & tsunami, Japan, resulted in approximately…
“Architects mainly work for privileged people, people who have money and power. I am interested in working for the less privileged because it is more rewarding.” – Shigeru Ban Imagine…
Humanitarian building projects are built around human values and needs. This type of architecture typically includes housing or community projects built to rebuild or recover regions from disasters, but it…
Need for Humanitarian Architecture Today, more than ever, there is a significant demand for architects to rebuild sites stricken by conflict, disaster, political instability, and poverty. Despite several people fleeing…
Humanitarian architecture is a transformative approach to design and construction, prioritizing the needs of marginalized, displaced, and disaster-stricken communities. By blending architecture with social responsibility, it has the potential to…
Putting up a humanitarian shelter in the event of a calamity or disaster is a big challenge. Cost, quick construction, availability of materials, and transport are all factors that need…
Community Involvement In Architecture By offering those affected infrastructure, housing, and areas that restore their dignity and normalcy, architecture as a discipline has enormous potential to address humanitarian disasters. Architecture…
An international network of non-profit organizations and groups, Architects Without Borders (AWB) utilizes architecture and planning as tools for addressing various social and humanitarian issues. AWB brings together professionals from…