Assessment of Designers’ Perception of Post Conflict Housing Schemes for Internally Displaced Persons
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With millions of internally displaced persons (IDPs) around the world, there is need to
implement durable housing solutions post-conflict, that involves sustainable integration and
sustainable reintegration using long term shelter programmes in the rural and urban areas.
The study aims to assess designers’ assessment of post conflict housing schemes (PCHS) for
internally displaced persons. Using a cross-sectional survey, the study utilized a questionnaire
instrument distributed to one hundred (100) design professionals that have cognate field
experience in the design, construction and management of post-conflict housing schemes.
Statistical tools of bar chart, principal component analysis, categorical regression and one-way
analysis of variance by SPSS v.21 was utilized. The study revealed that designers considered
features such as external design and services, socio-cultural and space and maintenance
features in the design of PCHS. Generalized factors considered in the selection of these
features include demands of the household, choice/selection of building materials and
population of IDPs. The study revealed that the failure of PCHS could be because of politics/
partisanship, lack of international assistance/aid, need to make profit and non-involvement
of IDPs in the rebuilding process, while the success of the scheme could be engendered by
adequate participation of IDPs, effective monitoring mechanisms and increased government
and non-governmental organizations’ (NGOs) participation. In conclusion, the study developed a framework for the design of PCHS for IDPs. The study recommended that
professional designers should objectively consider the contributions and characteristics of
IDPs in the design of PCHS. In addition, international bodies should increase pressure on
government to increase commitment in re-settling IDPs. NGOs should not relent in their
efforts.
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T Technology (General), TH Building construction