The use of building technology to support disaster resilience: the case study of air shelter house
Year: 2017
Type: article
Abstract: Purpose This paper aims to report on a study to investigate the feasibility of thermal reflective multi-layer system (TRMS) as support for disaster resilience. Design/methodology/approach It is an innovative insulation system, developed from space engineering studies, is lightweight and is characterised by a thermal conductivity of 0.038 W/mK, making it a strong candidate for inexpensive shelter after disaster design. Findings One of the results of this study is a proposal for the air shelter house, a new concept design of a shelter based on TRMS. Originality/value The combined use of TRMS with the low cost of building materials and a 3D printer system for the construction joints provides a good compromise between building cost and energy efficiency performance. Such an innovative design supports disaster resilience during response, reconstruction and mitigation phases, and it is suitable for a wide variety of cultural and environmental situations where energy efficiency is important.
Institutions: Politecnico di Milano, Oxford Brookes University
Language: English
Subfield: Building and Construction
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2596633797