Whether you are a donor, agency or government partner, we welcome conversations about pilots, partnerships and practical deployment.
DS3 works collaboratively and deliberately. If our approach aligns with your mission or objectives, we would be pleased to talk.

Australia (Head Office)
Regional presence across Asia and the Middle East

Whether you are a donor, agency or government partner, we welcome conversations about pilots, partnerships and practical deployment.
DS3 works collaboratively and deliberately. If our approach aligns with your mission or objectives, we would be pleased to talk.

Australia (Head Office)
Regional presence across Asia and the Middle East

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Soft-Cover Shelters

CommUnity Shelter+ Rapid deployment, adaptable layouts, privacy for families. Units can be joined to create shared and community spaces where needed.

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    

Hard-Cover Structures

Sentinel+ More durable, modular structures designed for repeated deployment and longer use. Units can be configured singly or joined to support different layouts and functions.

Hard-Cover Structures

Sentinel+ Quick Facts

Purpose

A modular, hard-cover structure system designed to provide durable, semi-permanent housing and infrastructure in displacement, recovery and service delivery settings where tents and light shelters are no longer appropriate.

Typical Use Cases

  • Housing for displaced community members in prolonged and semi-permanent displacement
  • Health facilities and clinics
  • WASH facilities (toilets, showers, hygiene blocks)
  • Communal kitchens and cooking spaces
  • Classrooms and learning hubs
  • Operations, administration and coordination centres
  • Staff accommodation
  • CommUnity Spaces supporting shared services and community life

Configuration and Layout

Sentinel+ is built around a universal structural Grid™ combined with interchangeable Tiles™ that define function (wall, door, window, ventilation, services or internal partition). This shared system allows Sentinel+ units to be deployed as:
  • Standalone structures
  • Linked rows for housing, kitchens or administration
  • Hub configurations for clinics, learning and community services
  • Corridor layouts that safely connect spaces and protect movement in all weather
Units can be combined, extended or reconfigured over time without rebuilding or waste. Structural and Climate Features
  • Hard-panel wall and roof system designed for durability, security and long-term exposure
  • On-ground or raised-floor configurations, depending on flood risk, terrain and site conditions
  • Integrated anchoring and grounding system (TensionPro+) for high-wind, monsoonal and severe-weather environments
  • Hard-panel wall and roof system designed for durability, security and long-term exposure
  • On-ground or raised-floor configurations, allowing Sentinel+ to be installed directly on existing concrete slabs, asphalt or prepared base materials where available, or elevated where flood risk and terrain require
  • Integrated anchoring and grounding system (TensionPro+) for high-wind, monsoonal and severe-weather environments
 

Localisation, Waste and Logistics

  • Localisable design: panels and components can be manufactured regionally to support local economies
  • Low-waste system: flat-packable, reusable and repairable, with replaceable components and no full-unit disposal
  • Can be supplied as component kits for maximum container efficiency and fewer deliveries
  • Or pre-fabricated to varying levels for faster installation with fewer units per container
  • Deployment approach is selected in partnership with agencies and donors, based on site conditions and urgency
  • Designed to replace dozens of fixed caravan or prefab variants with a single adaptable system, reducing procurement complexity

Services and Power Readiness

  • Pre-wired and pre-planned for solar power, lighting, fans, heating, cooking and other electrical needs
  • Compatible with integrated WASH, power and service systems as part of broader site planning
Durability, Stewardship and Standards
  • Intended for prolonged use beyond emergency timelines
  • Reusable, repairable and re-deployable components
  • Designed to reduce lifecycle cost, waste and repeated replacement cycles
  • Designed to align with UN SDGs and UNHCR shelter and infrastructure guidelines
   

Supporting Capabilities

Power, fittings, insulation, accessories and service layers.