Resources
Co-creating Spaces for Dignity, Resilience, and Integration
Resources
Bridging Knowledge, Research, and Humanitarian Practice
At IAD, we believe that applied research and knowledge co-production are essential to moving from short-term relief to long-term resilience. We continuously learn from the communities we work with and share our insights to support planners, academics, and development practitioners worldwide.
At IAD, we believe that applied research and knowledge co-production are essential to moving from short-term relief to long-term resilience. We continuously learn from the communities we work with and share our insights to support planners, academics, and development practitioners worldwide.
Research & Publications
Explore our open-access library of field studies, spatial research, and strategic frameworks designed to address housing, displacement, and climate adaptability.
Research & Publications
Explore our open-access library of field studies, spatial research, and strategic frameworks designed to address housing, displacement, and climate adaptability.
Frameworks for Climate-Resilient Rural Housing
Academic Paper / Policy Brief • 2023
An in-depth study on context-driven design solutions for coastal communities facing extreme weather events.
Post-Disaster Settlement Upgradation
Field Report • 2023
Insights from our long-term engagement in displaced communities, focusing on sanitation, safety, and community stewardship.
Participatory Design in Humanitarian Contexts
Research Paper • 2022
Exploring methodologies for community-led design in crisis situations and displacement camps.
Housing as a Human Right: Policy Recommendations
Policy Brief • 2022
Advocating for rights-based approaches to shelter and settlement development in Bangladesh.
Long-Term Stewardship Models for Transitional Settlements
Technical Report • 2021
Best practices for ensuring the sustainability and maintenance of humanitarian housing projects.
News & Stories
Voices from the ground and updates on our ongoing journey.
Voices from the ground and updates on our ongoing journey.
March 2026
Community-Led Design in Coastal Bangladesh
A brief look into how local voices are shaping climate-resilient housing.
January 2026
Finding Dignity Through Design
A story of self-recovery and resilience from our recent housing intervention in rural communities affected by climate change.
November 2025
Workshop on Rights-Based Spatial Planning
A brief look into how local voices are shaping climate-resilient housing.
September 2025
New Partnership with International Housing Coalition
A story of self-recovery and resilience from our recent housing intervention in rural communities affected by climate change.