The results from the cost assessment varied widely, as shown in
Fig. 2. Six shelter designs resulted in values of less than 1 CHF/m2/
month, while 15 of the 20 studied shelters achieved values of less
than 2 CHF/m2/month. These values indicate no correlation between
the material and the proposed functional unit. An important
factor for assessing this category is the life span of the shelters,
which can determine the success of a reconstruction project. From
the results shown in Fig. 3, it is possible to note that 15 out of the 20
shelters had excellent cost-life span relationships. Further analysis
of this category is not possible due to a lack of disaggregated information
regarding of the costs of materials, transport and construction.
It is important to remember that these values are highly
case-dependent. Due to a number of unforeseen events and costs
associated with the production of this type of building, the variability
and uncertainty of the results are very high.