CommUnity Shelter+ Quick Facts
Purpose
A climate-ready, soft-cover shelter system designed to replace tents and reduce
repeated replacement cycles in flood and weather exposed displacement settings.
Typical Use Cases
• Family shelters
• Clinics and health posts
• Classrooms and child-friendly spaces
• Safe spaces for women and people with disabilities
• CommUnity Spaces and shared facilities
Standard Sizes
• 3 × 3 m
• 3 × 5 m
• 3 × 6 m
• 3 × 8 m
Available with or without awning.
Units can be joined or reconfigured to support growing and changing community
needs.
Key Features
• 250 mm waterproof raised floor to prevent groundwater and surface water
ingress
• Managed roof water flow designed to support local drainage systems and
reduce site erosion, reflecting land-care and stewardship principles
• Layered wall and roof system delivering waterproofing, rot resistance, UV
protection and fire performance without chemical treatments
• TensionPro+ anchoring system to keep shelters grounded in severe weather,
monsoonal and high-wind conditions
Deployment
• Setup time: under 30 minutes with 2x persons
• Crew: 1–2 people
• Tools: no tools required
Durability, Stewardship and Standards
• Designed for prolonged displacement and repeated seasonal exposure
• Reusable, repairable and re-deployable components
• Designed to reduce lifecycle cost and material waste compared to repeated tent
replacement
• Designed to align with UN SDGs and UNHCR shelter guidelines
Adaptability
• Compatible with insulation, climate kits, solar power, accessibility and security
upgrades
• Infrastructure can evolve over time without full replacement
Confidence for donors. Clarity for partners. Dignity for communities.