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Date of Award

5-2025

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Architecture

College

Arts and Sciences

Department

Architecture

Faculty Advisor

Ganapathy Mahalingam

Studio Coordinator

Stephen Wischer

Faculty Chair

Susan Kliman

Publisher

North Dakota State University

Rights

NDSU policy 190.6.2

URI

https://www.ndsu.edu/fileadmin/policy/190.pdf

Abstract

This project explores the crossroads between education, architecture, and the growing refugee population. While modular architecture cannot be the sole solution to the issues regarding a lack of formal education for refugee children, architecture, specifically culturally sensitive modular architecture, can help how refugees access education. This research focuses on how design can improve the educational journey of refugee children under the age of 18 in Za’atari. Can culturally sensitive modular architecture positively impact the education of refugee children under the age of 18? The research focuses on both the global refugee statistics surrounding formal education and refugees that are specifically located in the Za’atari refugee camp in Jordan. The research will also explore the evolution of refugee camps and the evolution of standards regarding education, health and well-being, and architectural designs and how those strategies currently impact responses in current emergency design and how they’re informing the designs of tomorrow.

Building Hope: The Impact of Culturally Sensitive Modular Architecture on Child Refugees' Education

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