Whether you are a donor, agency or government partner, we welcome conversations about pilots, partnerships and practical deployment.
DS3 works collaboratively and deliberately. If our approach aligns with your mission or objectives, we would be pleased to talk.

Australia (Head Office)
Regional presence across Asia and the Middle East
+61 431 051 093

Whether you are a donor, agency or government partner, we welcome conversations about pilots, partnerships and practical deployment.
DS3 works collaboratively and deliberately. If our approach aligns with your mission or objectives, we would be pleased to talk.

Australia (Head Office)
Regional presence across Asia and the Middle East
+61 431 051 093

CommUnity Shelter+

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CommUnity Shelter+

 A climate-ready soft-cover shelter system for prolonged and weather-exposed displacement contexts.

CommUnity Shelter+ is designed for situations where short-term shelter solutions are used for longer than intended, particularly in flood-prone, monsoonal, or high-exposure environments.
The system prioritises protection, adaptability and reuse, thereby supporting responses that need to function reliably over time.

Intended use

CommUnity Shelter+ is commonly used for:
  • family shelters
  • clinics and health posts
  • classrooms and child-friendly spaces
  • safe spaces for women and people with disabilities
  • shared and community facilities
Through the CommUnity Spaces approach, individual units can be joined or configured to support communal functions and evolving site layouts.

Standard configurations

CommUnity Shelter+ is available in a range of standard sizes:
  • 3 × 3 m
  • 3 × 5 m
  • 3 × 6 m
  • 3 × 8 m
Units can be supplied with or without awnings and configured individually or in connected arrangements to suit site conditions and programme needs.

Design features

CommUnity Shelter+ incorporates a number of design features intended to support durability and weather performance in challenging environments:
  • A raised waterproof floor (250 mm) designed to reduce groundwater and surface-water ingress
  • Managed roof water flow to support local drainage and reduce erosion at site level
  • A layered wall and roof system providing waterproofing, rot resistance, UV protection and fire performance without chemical treatments
  • The TensionPro+ anchoring system, designed to improve stability in high-wind, storm and monsoonal conditions
These features are integrated into the system rather than added as optional accessories.

Deployment

CommUnity Shelter+ is designed for rapid deployment using simple methods:
  • setup time: typically under 30 minutes
  • crew size: 1–2 people
  • tools: no specialist tools required
This supports quick installation while reducing training and logistical overheads.

Durability, stewardship and standards

CommUnity Shelter+ is designed for prolonged displacement contexts and repeated seasonal exposure. The system:
  • uses reusable, repairable and redeployable components
  • is intended to reduce lifecycle cost and material waste over time
  • supports responsible stewardship of shelter assets
  • is designed to align with relevant UN SDGs and UNHCR shelter guidelines

Adaptability over time

CommUnity Shelter+ can be upgraded or adapted as needs evolve, including compatibility with:
  • insulation and climate kits
  • solar power and energy systems
  • accessibility and safety features
  • security and internal layout adaptations
This allows shelter infrastructure to evolve without full replacement.

Confidence for donors. Clarity for partners. Dignity for communities.

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