Sustainable Building for Post-Ceasefire Mitigation
Abstract Post-conflict environments present urgent challenges in housing, infrastructure, and community resilience. Sustainable building practices—integrating local materials, renewable energy, and participatory design—offer pathways to mitigate humanitarian crises after ceasefires. This paper reviews novel and existing sheltering solutions and proposes a framework for sustainable reconstruction that balances environmental, social, and economic dimensions. Case studies from humanitarian organizations (IFRC, UNHCR, Red Cross) and post-war urban renewal projects highlight best practices and gaps in implementation. --- Introduction - Global displacement: Over 70 million people displaced by disasters and conflicts in 2018, with refugee camps often reaching city-scale. - Ceasefire contexts: Reconstruction is not merely rebuilding but restoring dignity, cultural identity, and resilience. - Research gap: Limited integration of sustainability metrics in human...
