How Fast Can You Deliver A Small Camp?

Typical lead times vary, but a compact disaster relief container camp can be manufactured and staged in weeks; on-site assembly depends on site access.

Can Units Be Shipped Internationally?

Yes — our refugee container camp modules are designed for container transport and customs clearance support.

Are The Units Insulated For Cold Climates?

Yes — sandwich panel are selectable to suit any disaster relief container camp deployment.

Do You Provide Sanitation Systems?

We supply modular toilet and shower blocks integrated for safe operation of a refugee container camp.

Can The Camp Meet Local Building Codes?

Our engineered disaster relief container camp designs can be adapted to European, Australian, American and other regional building standards, and tailored to meet local regulations.

Are Medical Units Available?

Yes — we offer modular clinic units for triage and isolation within a refugee container camp or disaster relief container camp.

Can Units Be Reused After Camp Closure?

Absolutely — units from a disaster relief container camp can be repurposed for community use or redeployed.

Do You Offer Training For Installation?

We provide training to local teams for rapid setup of a refugee container camp.

How Do I Request A Quote?

Use the contact form to begin planning your disaster relief container camp.

Refugee Disaster Relief Camp - modular building solutions

A disaster relief container camp is a temporary facility set up to provide immediate assistance to people affected by a crisis. These camps deliver shelter, food, water, medical aid, and sanitation, and are often managed by government bodies or NGOs. Beyond the first response, modern disaster relief container camp solutions support longer recovery phases with durable, reconfigurable units. When traditional tents fail to provide security or thermal comfort, a purpose-built disaster relief container camp offers safer, insulated, and code-compliant alternatives for affected families and relief staff.

Why Choose Refugee Camp and Disaster Relief Container Camp?

Climate change and increasing extreme weather events make fast, reliable shelter essential. A refugee container camp or a disaster relief container camp can be prefabricated in factory conditions and shipped as complete units. On arrival these modules are rapid to install, configurable for family or communal use, and resilient in challenging site conditions. ZN House’s engineered approach ensures every refugee container camp and disaster relief container camp we deliver meets safety, insulation, and durability requirements for long-term humanitarian deployment.

Key functions and services provided by container camps

Shelter

secure, private sleeping modules in a scalable refugee container camp layout.

Emergency aid distribution

centralized spaces for supplies within the disaster relief container camp footprint.

Medical care

modular clinic units to deliver first aid and basic care inside the refugee container camp.

Sanitation

purpose-built toilet and shower blocks integrated into the disaster relief container camp plan to reduce disease risk.

Coordination & command

dedicated office and logistics modules to run operations for any refugee container camp or disaster relief container camp.

Long-term recovery support

durable units that can be repurposed or redeployed after the emergency phase from the refugee container camp to community housing.

Camp layout & minimum standards

A compliant disaster relief container camp layout provides safe spacing, road access for supply vehicles, and firebreaks for protection. Our designers deliver family clusters, communal service blocks, and accessible routes so each refugee container camp respects privacy and operational flow while meeting humanitarian guidance and local building codes.

Camp layout & minimum standards — Detailed layout options

Family Cluster Layout

The family cluster groups 4–8 units around a shared courtyard. Private sleeping modules face inward while sanitation nodes and disaster relief container camp sit on the perimeter. Paths are 2.5–3.0 m for pedestrian and stretcher access. In a disaster relief container camp, emergency lanes are kept clear so first responders can reach any family cluster quickly. Clusters are sized to support social cohesion and reduce crowding while allowing discrete waste and service collection.
Linear Block Layout (Dormitory-style)

Rows of linked units form linear blocks with central service aisles. Centralized toilets and bathing blocks reduce plumbing runs and simplify cleaning. Wind-protected kitchens and dining halls are sited downwind of living rows. Firebreaks of 6–9 m between rows reduce risk and provide staging space for trucks and generators in a disaster relief container camp. This layout suits high-density or worker-accommodation use where rapid installation and repeatability are priorities.
Medical & Isolation Courtyard

A secure courtyard groups clinic, triage, and isolation modules with controlled entry. The courtyard design ensures patient privacy and a clear separation from residential areas to minimize cross-contamination. Medical evacuation routes are dedicated and routed so the refugee container camp’s residential flows remain undisturbed. Negative-pressure or isolation-ready modules are positioned downwind from sleeping areas.
Clustered Service Campus

Dining, water treatment, laundry, and administrative blocks form a compact service campus for operational efficiency. Service pipelines (water, wastewater, power) run in buried or raised corridors to minimize trip hazards and simplify maintenance. The campus is sited on elevated ground or a plinth to protect equipment from flood risk and to guarantee uninterrupted service for the wider disaster relief container camp.
High-density Rapid Sheltering

Stacked or folding container units maximize capacity while keeping egress routes and emergency access clear. Vertical circulation (stairs and ramps), duplicated sanitation per stack, and fire-rated partitions reduce congestion and queuing. Accessibility is integrated so people with limited mobility are served in every refugee container camp configuration.

Minimum site
-wide standards

Setback

3–5 m from hazardous boundaries.
Unit spacing

minimum 2.5 m for ventilation and access.
Road access

6–8 m for primary supply routes; 3–4 m for secondary lanes.
Firebreaks

6–9 m between major blocks.
Accessibility

at least 10% wheelchair-accessible units with ramps and grab rails.
Utilities

segregated potable water, greywater, and blackwater systems with clear signage.
Safety

perimeter lighting, secure storage, and designated assembly points.
Each layout can be combined and adapted to site constraints, cultural needs, and local regulations. For any refugee container camp or disaster relief container camp, we provide a site-specific masterplan, circulation diagrams, and an installation sequencing plan to ensure safety, dignity, and rapid operability.

Real-world Cases

Below are design ideas you can choose or combine to create a distinct container shop experience:

Disaster Relief Camp, Turkey

Disaster Camp, Turkey

Emergency living units, PUERTO RICO

Refugee Camp, Germany

Case 1,Disaster Relief Camp,Turkey

Location:Kahramanmaraş,Turkey

Client/Partner:local relief coordinators

Units delivered:220 emergency living units

Rapid deployment of 220 prefabricated modular living units to house families and emergency workers after the February 6 earthquake.The scope included sleeping units,basic sanitation clusters,and on-site logistics support for distribution of essential aid.

Solution:ZN House supplied purpose-built container units(high-strength steel frames,insulated sandwich panels,factory-fitted fixtures)designed for rapid on-site setup.Units were grouped into family blocks and essential-service clusters to maximize safety,privacy,and operational efficiency.

Outcome&KPIs

220 units installed and put into service to provide immediate shelter and support.

Units met durability and insulation needs for the affected region.

Enabled faster,more organized distribution of aid than temporary tent alternatives.

Case 2, Disaster Camp, Turkey

Location:Hatay region, Türkiye

Client/Partner:Multiple aid organizations, chambers of commerce, private-sector partners

Units delivered:850 emergency living units (installed across multiple sites in the region)

Solution:A scalable modular strategy: standardized living units for repeatable installation, combined with prebuilt sanitation and kitchen modules. ZN House provided logistics planning support to optimize truck loads, staging, and on-site sequencing so multiple teams could work simultaneously.

Outcome&KPIs

850 units delivered to meet urgent shelter demand across the Hatay region.

Improved living conditions and faster distribution of aid compared to conventional shelter options.

Modular design allowed reconfiguration of units as needs evolved.

Case 3. Emergency living units, PUERTO RICO

Location:Puerto Rico (various resettlement sites)

Units delivered:Quantity as contracted to support resettlement

Solution:Delivery of factory-built modular units with reinforced frames and appropriate weatherproofing, optimized for container transport and rapid on-site assembly. Support included installation guidance and a basic maintenance & spares kit.

Outcome&KPIs

Units contributed to safe, durable resettlement options for affected residents.

Simplified logistics through modular configuration reduced on-site construction demand.

Program demonstrated the value of factory-controlled quality for rapid humanitarian response.

Case 4. Refugee Camp, Germany

Location:Hamburg, Germany

Client/Partner:Municipal authorities & partner NGOs

Units delivered:1,100 living units (including dormitories, toilets, showers, and dining areas)

Solution:ZN House provided engineered modular units designed for compliance with Eurocode and DIN. The project used a block-based layout to separate sleeping quarters from service and dining areas, enabling efficient daily operation and hygiene control. Pre-validated assemblies reduced onsite engineering time and sped approvals.

Outcome&KPIs

1,100 units completed and put into use within 60 days — meeting municipal targets for rapid occupancy.

Full compliance with Eurocode/DIN ensured regulatory acceptance and predictable performance.

Camp design prioritized safety, sanitation, and dignity for residents, supporting smooth operation by municipal teams and NGO partners.

Container Refugee Camp Layouts

We offer floorplans for single rooms, double rooms, family units, dorm clusters, medical modules, kitchens, dining halls, and command centers — all configurable into a refugee container camp or disaster relief container camp masterplan.

If you require maximum density or a culturally adapted arrangement, our design team will propose optimized layouts for your site. If you want a room with as many people as possible or have other different designs,welcome to contact us,and we will solve it for you.

FAQs

How Fast Can You Deliver A Small Camp?

Typical lead times vary, but a compact disaster relief container camp can be manufactured and staged in weeks; on-site assembly depends on site access.
Can Units Be Shipped Internationally?

Yes — our refugee container camp modules are designed for container transport and customs clearance support.
Are The Units Insulated For Cold Climates?

Yes — sandwich panel are selectable to suit any disaster relief container camp deployment.
Do You Provide Sanitation Systems?

We supply modular toilet and shower blocks integrated for safe operation of a refugee container camp.
Can The Camp Meet Local Building Codes?

Our engineered disaster relief container camp designs can be adapted to European, Australian, American and other regional building standards, and tailored to meet local regulations.
Are Medical Units Available?

Yes — we offer modular clinic units for triage and isolation within a refugee container camp or disaster relief container camp.
Can Units Be Reused After Camp Closure?

Absolutely — units from a disaster relief container camp can be repurposed for community use or redeployed.
Do You Offer Training For Installation?

We provide training to local teams for rapid setup of a refugee container camp.
How Do I Request A Quote?

Use the contact form to begin planning your disaster relief container camp.