Design of shelters for civilians in the event of armed conflict: state of the art and contemporary design guidelines
Autor
Jörgen, Artur
Łątka, Jerzy F.
Tarczewski, Romuald
Szcześniak, Zbigniew
Pieńko, Bartłomiej
Morales-Beltran, Mauricio
Gromek, Dominik
Kosztołowicz, Lidia
Opublikowane w
Środowisko Mieszkaniowe = Housing Environment
Numeracja
nr 52
Strony
91-99
Data wydania
2025
Miejsce wydania
Kraków
Wydawca
Wydział Architektury Politechniki Krakowskiej, Katedra Kształtowania Środowiska Mieszkaniowego
Język
angielski
ISSN
1731-2442
eISSN
2543-8700
DOI
https://doi.org/10.2478/he-2025-0019
Słowa kluczowe
shelters, hiding places, protection of civilians, warfare
Abstrakt
The tense international situation caused by the war in Ukraine and the increase in global armed conflicts has led to a greater need for civilian protection. Since Russia's attack on Ukraine in February 2022, neighbouring countries have taken measures to strengthen their defence, including civil protection initiatives. However, the availability and condition of shelter facilities in Central and Eastern Europe remain insufficient. This article aims to analyse the status of civilian shelters in Poland in the event of armed conflict and to establish design guidelines for these facilities. The research was conducted using available literature, studies on the construction and operation of shelters, and an analysis of recent government documents. When designing shelters for civilians, a comprehensive approach is crucial. Important factors should include the location, especially in urban areas, suitable functional and spatial planning, the potential use of shelters during peacetime, and their integration into a wider protection strategy.
