Sustainable refugee settlements are planned, long term prefabricated communities designed to provide displaced populations with safe, dignified and resilient living environments beyond the emergency phase. Unlike short term shelter solutions, these settlements are developed with a focus on durability, community wellbeing, environmental responsibility and efficient service delivery.
Using prefabricated and modular construction technologies, entire neighborhoods can be created that include housing, schools, clinics, administrative buildings, sanitation systems, utilities and social infrastructure. These solutions help humanitarian agencies, governments and international partners move from temporary shelter strategies to structured, sustainable communities where families can rebuild their lives with greater security and stability.

Advantages
Long term prefabricated communities offer significant advantages compared with temporary tented settlements. Modular construction enables faster delivery, higher quality standards and longer service life while still remaining flexible and scalable.
Sustainability plays a central role. Prefabricated buildings can incorporate energy efficient insulation, environmentally responsible materials, solar power options, water saving systems and waste management infrastructure. This reduces environmental impact and operational cost in regions where resources are already under strain.
Standardized production ensures predictable performance and safety, while planned layouts improve access to services, reduce overcrowding and enhance public health conditions.
Most importantly, sustainable modular settlements promote dignity, stability and community resilience. Families benefit from safer and healthier homes, children gain reliable access to education and social cohesion is strengthened through the creation of structured neighborhoods.

Usage Areas
Sustainable prefabricated refugee settlements are used in regions facing prolonged displacement, protracted crises and slow reconstruction processes. They support large scale humanitarian programs in areas where rebuilding may take years and traditional housing stock cannot meet demand.
These communities include family housing units, child friendly spaces, clinics, schools, markets, mosques, community halls, administrative offices and staff accommodation for humanitarian workers.
They are also used in transition zones where temporary displacement evolves into longer term residence, ensuring that infrastructure remains durable, hygienic and safe while respecting cultural and social needs.

Dorce’s Difference/Conclusion
Dorce designs and delivers sustainable prefabricated communities with a strong focus on safety, environmental responsibility and long term usability. Each building system is engineered to meet international humanitarian and construction standards while remaining adaptable to climate, culture and program requirements.
Through turnkey capability, Dorce supports partners across the full lifecycle of settlement development including design, manufacturing, logistics, installation and commissioning. This integrated approach ensures consistent quality and efficient deployment at scale.
By developing durable and human centered modular communities, Dorce helps transform temporary refugee settlements into structured, sustainable environments where families can live with dignity, access essential services and begin rebuilding their futures.