Energy Efficiency and Post-Disaster Shelter Innovations
Explore the concept of energy efficiency in post-disaster shelter solutions, focusing on methods such as using less energy, sustainable options, and innovative technologies like solar panels and biogas. The discussion also delves into challenges faced in implementing energy-efficient designs post-disaster, such as resistance to change, communication barriers between architects and engineers, and the need for practical solutions within limited resources and timeframes.
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C. Kelly ProAct Network 5/24/2012 Energy Efficiency and Post Disaster Shelter 1
Energy Efficiency The Golden Fleece? Mentioned in various reports, guidance, proposals Addressed as a matter of course, sometimes What is it? More importantly, how do you do it Post disaster In emergency, transition and permanent shelter Quickly In the face of resistance to change 5/24/2012 Energy Efficiency and Post Disaster Shelter 2
Energy Efficiency - What is it? using less energy to provide the same service (Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory: http://eetd.lbl.gov/ee/ee-1.html) Design materials and methods used Siting location, layout, land use, natural resource use Delivery transport, storage, packaging Construction methods and management Operation sustainable options for further reduction in energy use 5/24/2012 Energy Efficiency and Post Disaster Shelter 3
Post-Disaster energy efficiency efforts tend to focus on: Stoves heating and cooking Insulation using various methods Materials bricks, local materials (or not) Ventilation - design and siting Innovation Biogas, solar panels, solar heating Is post disaster shelter energy efficiency driven by interest in specific methods? The Stuff 5/24/2012 Energy Efficiency and Post Disaster Shelter 4
The How To Challenge of finding usable guidance on how to: Safer Homes, Stronger Communities; A Handbook for Reconstructing after Natural Disasters (World Bank) Green Recovery and Reconstruction Toolkit (American Red Cross/WWF US) Lots of individual guidance and ideas A gap in a comprehensive package of approaches, methods and tools? 5/24/2012 Energy Efficiency and Post Disaster Shelter 5
Innovation and resistance: Do disaster survivors want energy efficiency? Ideas and reality: Can a good energy efficient design be implemented in a realistic timeframe with realistic resources? Magic markers and mechanical pencils: Can architects and engineers communicate? Time and level of effort: Can everything be done, or is there a need to focus, and if yes, on what? The Human Side 5/24/2012 Energy Efficiency and Post Disaster Shelter 6
To Summarize Energy Efficient Post Disaster Shelter Concepts and process clear Practice tends to lag policy Concepts tend to lead practice Potential practices tend to be scattered Is an Energy Efficiency and Post Disaster Shelter Guide Needed? Will it make any difference? 5/24/2012 Energy Efficiency and Post Disaster Shelter 7
C. Kelly ProAct Network Disasterkelly@yahoo.com 5/24/2012 Energy Efficiency and Post Disaster Shelter 8
