Portacabins as classrooms ''cannot be our destiny''
Concerns were raised on Tuesday over the continued use of portacabins as makeshift classrooms in the north''s schools.
Public schools in the South are earthquake resistant
The newspaper wrote that DISI Deputy Yorgos Karullas said that the alarm bells were ringing in Cyprus due to the earthquakes in Turkey and that the earthquake resistance
Designing for Disaster: Earthquake-Proof Container
Container houses, with their rising popularity and adaptability, have become a viable choice for earthquake-resistant housing. In this article, we delve into the essential
School building safety assessed
The disaster prompted an urgent review of the state of school buildings, with those most at risk of collapse – particularly schools built before 1974 – either condemned or
Over 4,000 students to be educated in containers in the upcoming
Once again, temporary solutions are being prioritized, with 4,800 students expected to attend classes in container classrooms and on construction sites this year.
Resilient Schools & Youth
This guide explains how to prepare schools before an earthquake, to avoid significant injuries or blocked exits that result when unsecured objects fall during shaking.
Over 250 portacabins still used as classrooms in north
Portacabins have been used as classrooms in Turkish Cypriot schools after it was decided a number of school buildings were unfit for use due to their risk of collapse in a possible...
Only 19 Out of 127 Schools in the TRNC Made Seismic-Resistant
Since the earthquake in Turkey on February 6, 2023, only 19 out of 127 schools in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) have been renovated to meet seismic safety
Portable container school buildings help children in earthquake
Portable container school buildings provide earthquake-affected children with a safe and rapid educational solution. Discover their benefits, deployment, and future potential.
Folding Container House: The Earthquake-Proof Shelter 2025
The folding container house rises to this challenge, offering an unparalleled combination of earthquake resistance, lightning-fast installation, versatility, and cost
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