Using an Inflatable Structure as a Temporary Shelter

This study examines the efficacy of pneumatic structures as temporary shelters during natural disasters and pandemics. Pneumatic structures are simple to construct and transport, do not require heavy or deep foundations to support them, and can span a long distance without the need for intermediate structural elements. It also investigates the structure’s climatic suitability, which will be useful in selecting the material typology that will be suitable for our climatic conditions and how thermal comfort can be achieved inside the pneumatic structure. The goal of the study is to determine how it can be used in our context and what changes need to be made to suit it for our context.