Sustainable Refugee Settlements: Upgrading from Tents to Prefab Containers in Syria Refugee settlements in Syria have evolved from short term emergency responses into long term living environments for millions of displaced people. What were once tent based camps designed for temporary shelter now function as permanent communities requiring durability, hygiene, security, and social infrastructure. In this context, upgrading from tents to prefabricated container systems has become a critical step toward sustainability, dignity, and long term resilience. Prefab container settlements offer a structured and scalable alternative that responds to both humanitarian needs and operational realities on the ground. Unlike tents, more..