Legacy of the displaced: designing for the environment in emergency response

Abstract

Refugee camps planned for quick response are transformed into cities of displacement taking on a state of permanence. Through conducting research and a visit to Jordan the thesis investigates a case of displacement of Palestinians to Jordan. The aim is to find connections between the camp and the natural environment it is set within. Concluding to case specific example of considerations to be taken in the design of emergency response. The considerations are steps taken to imagine a legacy image of a camp after the refugees move on.