A Systematic Approach to Developing Sustainable Post-Disaster Shelters in the Southern Region of the United States-Reference-Cited by-同舟云学术

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

Published:2024-08-17 Issue:8 Volume:14 Page:2536
ISSN:2075-5309
Container-title:Buildings
language:en
Short-container-title:Buildings

Author:

Khadka Alka¹,Yoon Soojin²,Walker Richard G.³^ORCID,Lewis Amy King²^ORCID,Bae Yeonjin⁴

Affiliation:

1. Intertek-PSI, 1137 S Jupiter Rd, Garland, TX 75042, USA

2. Division of Engineering Technology, Oklahoma State University, 511 Engineering North, Stillwater, OK 74078, USA

3. College of Civil and Environment Engineering, Oklahoma State University, 511 Engineering North, Stillwater, OK 74078, USA

4. Building Technologies Research and Integration Center (BTRIC), Oak Ridge National Laboratory, 1 Bethel Valley Rd, Oak Ridge, TN 37830, USA

Abstract

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.

Funder

DOE BTO activity

Publisher

MDPI AG

Link

https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/14/8/2536/pdf

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