Body fit- Use of sliding doors for entering the classroom, door lever handles, and adjustable kitchen counter accommodates a wide range of body abilities and sizes.

Comfort- A range of seating options is included to fit an individual student’s social and spatial needs. Students can sit and read or study on softer, more lounge-like furniture, small group tables, or large group tables.

Awareness- Each area and function is physically and visually separated from the remainder of the classroom by low partitions, ceiling heights, or different flooring materials and colors.

Understanding- The classroom is designed to be a modular element that can is repeated throughout the school. The use of distinctive floor patterns, colors, and materials helps guide students and visitors through space by clearly defining circulation paths.

Wellness- The soft floor surfaces and toxic-free materials can reduce injuries and allergies.

Social Integration- Central courtyard and external garden space nurtures a sense of community and encouraging social interaction.

Personalization- Lightweight modular furniture can be moved and stacked in different ways that can be adapted to the individual needs of the teacher or student.

Cultural Appropriateness- Classroom is designed for people of all cultures and backgrounds.

● Around 79.5 million people around the world have been forced to flee their homes. Twenty-six million are refugees, around half of whom are under the age of 18 and 4.5% are older adults.

● According to the UNHCR, more than two-thirds of all refugees came from Middle Eastern countries.

● Over 6.7 million people have fled Syria since 2011, seeking safety in Lebanon, Turkey, Jordan and Iraq and Egypt.

● The World Bank projects that 143 million people will be forcibly displaced by 2050.

Design Issues Identified (Zaatari Camp, Jordan):

+ Built environment’s design does not account for the rapid increase in population in the camp. Resulting the camp’s individuals to have limited access to resources, inadequate infrastructure, and shelter

+ The shelter’s thermal performance and design are often overlooked, and the design lacks sustainability, which significantly affects the health and wellness of the users

+ The camps are designed in a way that creates a barrier between the refugee and the community. Consequently, creating hardship for the individuals to adapt to a new environment

+ The street scape design lacks integrated green spaces, and walkable paths which negatively impacted users’ mental health in the camp