SURVIVAL UNIT DESIGN CRITERIA FOR REFUGEES AND DISASTER VICTIMS

Abstract

All through history the need for shelter has been a vital concern in the anatolian peninsula due to 
catastrophes and migration. The primary requirements of refugees and disaster victims in need of a 
shelter with the hopes of living a decent life and overcoming financial and moral difficulties
proves the importance of providing an accommodation to ease daily troubles.
The research focuses on aspects of migration in the Anatolian peninsula presenting the historical 
panorama of migration related to historical events as well as socio-economic causes. As the 
residents of the Anatolian peninsula historically carry a nomadic lineage, presenting an analysis of 
the subject in relation to the local culture and events may provide a strong foundation for the 
study. Therefore, the study evaluates various shelter types from tents to prefabricated housing, 
observing the ecological circumstances and requirements focusing on sustainability adaptation for 
climate changes. The study also focuses on the psychological, sociological and economical 
circumstances in which refugees find themselves in aiming to provide a living unit for 3-4 person 
with the maximum space of 15m2 acceptable by international regulations.