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el
Joined: 22 Apr 2008
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 Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2008 3:27 am Post subject: How to feel secure in a tent? |
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Hi! I am an industrial design engineering student, and I'm working on a tent/shelter for refugees.
My question is: What makes people feel secure in an environment and how can I apply this to my tent? Basically I just want the tent to feel cozy and secure like home... any suggestion on how to design the spaces in this tent?
(All suggestions are welcome. I suppose you architects have much more knowledge about this than I have)
thank you! |
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nanrehvasconez
Joined: 25 Feb 2008
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| Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2008 8:59 am Post subject: |
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Any tent for refugees is a welcome shelter to protect them from the weather.
The family tent has to have a place to do some cooking, refugees are free to accomodate their needs according with their customs.
If you are trying to design a "commune" tent for refugees, the basic needs for a counselor, for a nurce, for food distribution, may be of concern.
Consult with your local Red Cross, they may have literature fitting your needs. |
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Ohiobuild
Joined: 02 May 2008
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| Posted: Thu May 22, 2008 7:39 am Post subject: feel safe in a tent |
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| The yurt is a tent-home. look to that for some structural tips. I think maybe some elevation or a platform would help. or conversely, sinking it into the ground in some manner, or surrounding it with bermed earth mounds would add to a sense of security and also keep the space cooler in hot climates. |
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