Assessing the Sustainability Risk Factors of Post-Disaster Temporary Housing: A Conceptual Framework

Disasters, whether natural or man-made, underscore the urgent demand for effective temporary housing solutions. Post-disaster temporary housing is crucial for providing quick response and shelter, but it also presents several risks related to sustainability principles. In this study, the sustainability risks of temporary housing practices are identified through a comprehensive literature review and organized thematically. In this context, 23 papers found through a keyword search in the Web of Science database between 2016 and 2025 were analyzed using thematic analysis. During the literature review process, each risk theme was categorized by frequency based on the number of publications that referenced it. The numerical density calculated shows the prominence of these risks in the literature. Consistent with the findings, the risks were grouped into four main themes: (i) environmental, (ii) economic, (iii) social, and (iv) organizational. The study aims to assist in reevaluating post-disaster temporary housing strategies from a sustainability perspective and to provide a data-driven foundation for developing design strategy processes.