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The Architecture of Displacement: A Typological Analysis of Informal IDP Shelter Evolution in Flood-Prone Areas of Nigeria

This article examines the architectural evolution of informal internally displaced person (IDP) shelters within flood-prone areas of Nigeria by providing a typological analysis of how these structures transform from emergency responses into semi-permanent settlements. By focusing on case studies from Borno State and the Niger Delta, the research investigates how displaced populations adapt their living spaces to handle recurrent flooding, material shortages, and the reality of long-term displacement. The analysis identifies three distinct phases of shelter evolution: the initial emergency stag…