SIACENE : Sistema de Abrigo Comunitário Temporário para o Nordeste

Abstract

This paper aims to discuss the issues relevant to the causes and consequences of natural disasters and propose a preliminary design for a modular emergency shelter. The so-called natural disasters, whether or not they have an anthropic contribution, are phenomena capable of creating a catastrophic urban scenario - either by losses (both human and material) or by the damage caused to the urban landscape. Tosta (2014) points out that “From 2008 to 2013, the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE), found that 40.9% of Brazilian municipalities suffered in the last five years some form of natural disaster.” When looking at the global picture, EMDAT points out that there has been a significant increase in the number of natural events that can lead to disasters, as people and the environment are increasingly exposed to conditions of vulnerability. For the elaboration of the preliminary design, the typology of the emergency shelter and its design constraints were studied, focusing on a proposal that encourages social interactions and exchanges, seeking climate mitigation solutions to reduce thermal discomfort.