Soft-Cover Shelters

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