In the last decade a series of large-scale disasters has occurred, which have point out the debate on shelter response and, more in general, the necessity to pre-organized the emergency assistance. Therefore, the emergency assistance could not be restricted to the first hours after the disaster occurrence and be based only on the quick action. It required a well-structured organization, which last in all the emergency phases and is adaptable to the changing of needs during the time. On this wave the European Project S(P)EEDKITS has been conceived and has started in March 2012. The aim of the project is to create a set of rapid deployable kits for emergency situations in order to supply different needs (water and sanitation needs, shelter supply, health care and so on). The S(P)EEDKITS approach is based on the combination of two ideas: the SPEED and the SEED components. Inside the context of S(P)EEDKITS project and following the previous premises, a research team is focusing on the shelter supply aspects. The idea is to develop four different types of shelters, in order to face all the shelter needs usually identified on the field. The aim of this dissertation is to design, in collaboration with the S(P)EEDKITS partners, a multipurpose unit for emergency response. This typology of shelter is addressed to vulnerable groups and is designed for hosting collective and public functions. Due to its application, this shelter type has an important role from the immediate period after a disaster until more durable solutions are provided. Therefore the solution should be flexible, adaptable to different functions and ready to use. The study is based on a first analysis of the general emergency context, the identification of the project guidelines and the research on similar products already present on the markets. The result of the work is the design of a vertical textile solution, composed by a metallic framework on which is hang up the fabric layer. The concept is based on the creation of a multifunction connector, shaped in such a way that allows different configurations and layouts.
Nell’ultimo decennio l’attenzione sul tema della progettazione in campo emergenziale è aumentata, e il dibattito è diventato attuale anche a causa della serie di disastri su ampia scala avvenuti in questo periodo. L’esperienza sul campo ha più volte rilevato la necessità di rispondere in maniera rapida e organizzata in caso di emergenza, assistendo le popolazioni coinvolte fin dalle prime ore dopo il disastro. Seguendo questo tipo di approccio si è sviluppato il progetto europeo S(P)EEDKITS, iniziato nella primavera del 2012. Lo scopo di questo progetto è di sviluppare kit innovativi per l’emergenza, applicabili in diversi campi (medico, abitativo, sanitario ecc.) e in grado di sopperire a diverse esigenze. La filosofia di questa ricerca è basata sulla combinazione di due idee differenti. Da un lato l’obiettivo è progettare kit veloci da trasportare. Dall’altro lato invece l’idea è di creare kit che siano siano implementabili nel corso del tempo secondo l’approccio “dal seme alla pianta”. All’interno della ricerca S(P)EEDKITS, un gruppo è dedicato allo studio di diverse soluzioni per rispondere all’emergenza abitativa. Quattro diversi tipi di rifugio sono sviluppati, in modo da rispondere a tutti i tipi di necessità riscontrati durante il lavoro sul campo. L’obiettivo di questo lavoro è sviluppare, in collaborazione con i partner di S(P)EEDKITS, una tenda multi-funzione per l’assistenza in caso di emergenza. Questa tipologia di rifugio è indirizzata alle persone più vulnerabili ed è pensata per ospitare funzioni pubbliche e collettive. Questa soluzione ricopre un ruolo importante sin dalle prime fasi dell’emergenza. Per questo motivo deve essere pronta all’uso, adattabile e flessibile. Il risultato è il progetto di una soluzione tessile a parete verticale, composta da una struttura portante metallica alla quale viene appeso dall’interno il layer tessile. Il concept si basa sull’idea di creare un giunto multiuso, disegnato in modo da permettere la creazione di diversi layout. La realizzazione del prototipo di questo giunto innovativo, Bright connector, è il passaggio conclusivo di un percorso accademico iniziato nel 2011.
Bright connector : design of a multipurpose unit for emergency assistance
BAROZZI, MARTA
2013/2014
Abstract
In the last decade a series of large-scale disasters has occurred, which have point out the debate on shelter response and, more in general, the necessity to pre-organized the emergency assistance. Therefore, the emergency assistance could not be restricted to the first hours after the disaster occurrence and be based only on the quick action. It required a well-structured organization, which last in all the emergency phases and is adaptable to the changing of needs during the time. On this wave the European Project S(P)EEDKITS has been conceived and has started in March 2012. The aim of the project is to create a set of rapid deployable kits for emergency situations in order to supply different needs (water and sanitation needs, shelter supply, health care and so on). The S(P)EEDKITS approach is based on the combination of two ideas: the SPEED and the SEED components. Inside the context of S(P)EEDKITS project and following the previous premises, a research team is focusing on the shelter supply aspects. The idea is to develop four different types of shelters, in order to face all the shelter needs usually identified on the field. The aim of this dissertation is to design, in collaboration with the S(P)EEDKITS partners, a multipurpose unit for emergency response. This typology of shelter is addressed to vulnerable groups and is designed for hosting collective and public functions. Due to its application, this shelter type has an important role from the immediate period after a disaster until more durable solutions are provided. Therefore the solution should be flexible, adaptable to different functions and ready to use. The study is based on a first analysis of the general emergency context, the identification of the project guidelines and the research on similar products already present on the markets. The result of the work is the design of a vertical textile solution, composed by a metallic framework on which is hang up the fabric layer. The concept is based on the creation of a multifunction connector, shaped in such a way that allows different configurations and layouts.| File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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