709 A Sustainable, Economical and Smart Camp (SESC) for 142 refugees R. Nejad 1 and D. Malkowska 2 1Hydraulic Engineering, Delft University of Technology 2Structural Engineering, Chalmers University of Technology INTRODUCTION In 2015, there is a study conducted about a feasible project due to the course, Civil Engineering in Developing Countries in the Technical University of Delft. This study provides a solution for the refugee crisis in terms of introducing a sustainable, economical and smart camp (SESC) for refugees. Moreover, changing the attitude towards the refugees is the right solution to the refugee problem. This is by changing the mind-set of governments, a dynamic approach towards the refugees. In this way, the refugees are more a boost to the economy of the hosting country rather than a burden. THEORY An estimated 9 million Syrians have fled their homes since the outbreak of civil war in March 2011, where over 3 million fled to Syria's neighboring countries. Those fleeing the conflicts are usually accommodated in camps, where the basic needs are provided. So far, the only aspects covered in such camps were food and accommodation, whereas the employment and emotional integration has not been dealt with at all. The camps are seen as a temporary solution, however, in many cases, the ongoing conflicts force refugees to stay abroad permanently and settle down in a foreign country, as it is the case in Israeli–Palestinian conflict. METHOD A simple question has been answered. What are the needs of refugees in another country. Shelter, food, job, education and energy are the basic needs of the refugees. The study was to find feasible solutions on sustainable ways of providing accommodation, job and energy to those staying in the camps. The emphasis is on economic boost to the hosting country and a change in the way refuges are perceived by the citizens of the hosting country. RESULTS The solution is to have a sustainable housing, by using Eco-domes which is a strong and easy to build structure where the refugees are also involved in building process. An economic camp is realized, by plantation of Paulownia which is a fast growing tree with high economical value and low water supply. The energy for the camp is provided with the Stirling Solar Dish, converting the solar energy into electrical power. Education and internet access will makes the camps smart. These aspects are touched shortly in this study as well. The presented ideas were very well received by the industry partners, who were interested in implementing those into reality. BUILDINGS AND INFRASTRUCTURE POSTER CONCEPT MASTER THESIS
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