The housing destruction caused by the 2004 Aceh earthquake and tsunami led to the large-scale construction of transitional shelters intended for short-term use prior to permanent resettlement. Although these shelters were designed with a lifespan of only two to three years, a significant number remain standing two decades later. This study re-examines the long-term condition, transformation, and reuse potential of transitional shelters in Aceh, addressing a gap in post-disaster housing research that rarely extends beyond the emergency phase.
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