Evaluating the Environmental Performance of 3D Printed Shelters in Jordan

Three-dimensional (3D) printed shelters are an innovative housing solution for those in need of a shelter after a disaster. The Middle East generated a huge number of refugees due to internal conflicts. The technology has been investigated earlier from a cost and time perspectives and has performed...

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Published in:	Journal of construction in developing countries Vol. 26; no. 2; pp. 117 - 134
Main Authors:	Akeila, Mohanad, Preece, Christopher, Kuok, King Kuok Kelvin
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Pinang Universiti Sains Malaysia Press 01-01-2021
Subjects:	Acoustics Energy consumption Environmental performance Humanitarianism Humidity Indoor air quality Insulation Performance evaluation Radiation Refugees Shelters Thermal insulation Three dimensional printing Ventilation Water pipes Middle East
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Summary:	Three-dimensional (3D) printed shelters are an innovative housing solution for those in need of a shelter after a disaster. The Middle East generated a huge number of refugees due to internal conflicts. The technology has been investigated earlier from a cost and time perspectives and has performed better than steel shelters in Jordan. This research article investigates environmental performance of 3D printed shelters in Jordan in terms of energy, fuel, cooling and ventilation. Syrian refugees of Jordanian camps were selected as a case study. The energy simulation of the steel shelter to that of a printed shelter showed that the latter can achieve higher ventilation rates, lower energy consumption, less electricity cost and better thermal insulation than steel shelters.
ISSN:	1823-6499 2180-4222
DOI:	10.21315/jcdc2021.26.2.6