Transitional Shelter Standards Harry Crofton Shelter Centre Shelter

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Transitional Shelter Standards Harry Crofton, Shelter Centre Shelter Partners Forum is hosted by CAGI

Transitional Shelter Standards Harry Crofton, Shelter Centre Shelter Partners Forum is hosted by CAGI and supported by Habitat for Humanity Wednesday 1 December 2010

Content of this presentation 1. Introduction 2. Definitions 3. The project so far 4.

Content of this presentation 1. Introduction 2. Definitions 3. The project so far 4. The evaluation at Kemble 5. Conclusion Shelter Meeting 10 a s hosted by IOM Shelter Partners Forum is hosted by CAGI and supported by Habitat for Humanity Wednesday 1 December 2010

1. Introduction The Transitional Shelter Prototypes Project • Funded by DFID: 2006 – 2011

1. Introduction The Transitional Shelter Prototypes Project • Funded by DFID: 2006 – 2011 as part of 10 deliverables • Collaborative process between the humanitarian and private sectors • Outputs expected to include standards and a field test of a prototype shelter Shelter Meeting 10 a s hosted by IOM Shelter Partners Forum is hosted by CAGI and supported by Habitat for Humanity Wednesday 1 December 2010

Content of this presentation 1. Introduction 2. Definitions 3. The project so far 4.

Content of this presentation 1. Introduction 2. Definitions 3. The project so far 4. The evaluation at Kemble 5. Conclusion Shelter Meeting 10 a s hosted by IOM Shelter Partners Forum is hosted by CAGI and supported by Habitat for Humanity Wednesday 1 December 2010

2. Definitions What is a stockpilable transitional shelter? • Transitional shelter is an approach,

2. Definitions What is a stockpilable transitional shelter? • Transitional shelter is an approach, not a product • A stockpilable transitional shelter is useful in certain situations Shelter Meeting 10 a s hosted by IOM Shelter Partners Forum is hosted by CAGI and supported by Habitat for Humanity Wednesday 1 December 2010

2. Definitions What is a stockpilable transitional shelter? • Stockpilable transitional shelters are not

2. Definitions What is a stockpilable transitional shelter? • Stockpilable transitional shelters are not a panacea! • Response is not necessarily linear – transitional shelters can be used to fill current or future gaps Pakistan, 2010, photo by Swiss Labour Association Shelter Meeting 10 a s hosted by IOM Shelter Partners Forum is hosted by CAGI and supported by Habitat for Humanity Wednesday 1 December 2010

Content of this presentation 1. Introduction 2. Definitions 3. The project so far 4.

Content of this presentation 1. Introduction 2. Definitions 3. The project so far 4. The evaluation at Kemble 5. Conclusion Shelter Meeting 10 a s hosted by IOM Shelter Partners Forum is hosted by CAGI and supported by Habitat for Humanity Wednesday 1 December 2010

3. The project so far • Shelter Centre developed a prototype shelter in 2006

3. The project so far • Shelter Centre developed a prototype shelter in 2006 Shelter Meeting 10 a s hosted by IOM Shelter Partners Forum is hosted by CAGI and supported by Habitat for Humanity Wednesday 1 December 2010

3. The project so far • A consortium of humanitarian agencies was formed at

3. The project so far • A consortium of humanitarian agencies was formed at the beginning of the prototypes project in 2006 Shelter Meeting 10 a s hosted by IOM Shelter Partners Forum is hosted by CAGI and supported by Habitat for Humanity Wednesday 1 December 2010

3. The project so far • The private sector was engaged at ‘Aid and

3. The project so far • The private sector was engaged at ‘Aid and Trade’ in 2008 • At the same time the first Transitional Shelter Standards were launched • Manufacturers Prototypes at SM 10 a Shelter Meeting 10 a s hosted by IOM Shelter Partners Forum is hosted by CAGI and supported by Habitat for Humanity Wednesday 1 December 2010

3. The project so far • Standards are in development and are in the

3. The project so far • Standards are in development and are in the process of finalisation Shelter Meeting 10 a s hosted by IOM Shelter Partners Forum is hosted by CAGI and supported by Habitat for Humanity Wednesday 1 December 2010

Content of this presentation 1. Introduction 2. Definitions 3. The project so far 4.

Content of this presentation 1. Introduction 2. Definitions 3. The project so far 4. The evaluation at Kemble 5. Conclusion Shelter Meeting 10 a s hosted by IOM Shelter Partners Forum is hosted by CAGI and supported by Habitat for Humanity Wednesday 1 December 2010

4. The evaluation at Kemble • Focused evaluation of two shelters at the DFID

4. The evaluation at Kemble • Focused evaluation of two shelters at the DFID facility in Kemble, UK • Wide participation from the humanitarian, private and academic sectors • Expert commentary on the displayed shelters Shelter Meeting 10 a s hosted by IOM Shelter Partners Forum is hosted by CAGI and supported by Habitat for Humanity Wednesday 1 December 2010

4. The evaluation at Kemble Lessons learned • Upgradability options for hazard resistance are

4. The evaluation at Kemble Lessons learned • Upgradability options for hazard resistance are very important • Whole life cycle costs must be taken into account • Many organisations cannot afford a ‘super shelter’ that does everything Shelter Meeting 10 a s hosted by IOM Shelter Partners Forum is hosted by CAGI and supported by Habitat for Humanity Wednesday 1 December 2010

Content of this presentation 1. Introduction 2. Definitions 3. The project so far 4.

Content of this presentation 1. Introduction 2. Definitions 3. The project so far 4. The evaluation at Kemble 5. Conclusion Shelter Meeting 10 a s hosted by IOM Shelter Partners Forum is hosted by CAGI and supported by Habitat for Humanity Wednesday 1 December 2010

5. Conclusion • What are the barriers to procurement? • Feedback and more information:

5. Conclusion • What are the barriers to procurement? • Feedback and more information: prototypes@sheltercentre. org Shelter Meeting 10 a s hosted by IOM Shelter Partners Forum is hosted by CAGI and supported by Habitat for Humanity Wednesday 1 December 2010

Thank you Shelter Meeting 10 a s hosted by IOM Shelter Partners Forum is

Thank you Shelter Meeting 10 a s hosted by IOM Shelter Partners Forum is hosted by CAGI and supported by Habitat for Humanity Wednesday 1 December 2010