Policy and design guidance influencing the shelter response for thousands of families across multiple disaster-affected regions.

Great engineering respects its social context. In Afghanistan, our team identified that standard post-disaster housing models were eroding the traditional compound-style of living, creating unintended safety risks for women and children. Miyamoto developed and advocated for a new approach to shelter design that integrates modern engineering with cultural needs. Our guidance prioritizes layouts that preserve protective open spaces, improve visibility, and uphold the social fabric of the community, resulting in safer and more effective shelter outcomes.