refuge space
Introduction
A shelter is a basic architectural structure or construction that provides protection from the local environment. It is a minimally covered space (that can be open) that is used to protect people or animals from inclement weather. protects from precipitation "Precipitation (meteorology)") and solar radiation.
Shelters are usually a covered structure or place that protects people and animals from dangerous cold or heat, where they can sleep safely compared to outside and meet some other needs.
Having a place of refuge, security and retreat, that is, a home, is commonly considered a fundamental physiological human need, the basis from which higher human motivations can develop.
mountain refuge
They can be shelters in natural environments such as a cave or hollow, or a pile of branches with a human structure, the use of thinner branches to close the gap with a thick branch resting on another tree, a burrow, a tent or an improvised construction.[1].
Shelters can also often be found near hiking trails, where hikers can take shelter in case of sudden storms. In the simplest case, these shelters only have a roof and therefore do not offer protection from the wind. The most comfortable shelters, however, have two or three walls that offer limited protection from the wind. Four-walled, open-access shelters offer the best wind protection.
Bus stop
At bus stops or bus stop platforms, canopy-like structures are regularly installed to provide shelter from wind and rain to travelers waiting for the bus.[2].
For a bus stop to be efficient in its operation, it must generally take into account the shelter condition it can provide, ensuring protection against external weather conditions, affordable maintenance of its furniture, sufficient space to sit, comfortable seats; hygiene, ventilation and adequate lighting. On the other hand, it must provide clear identification of bus routes, with visible signage and, in order to provide information more clearly, contain route maps. Finally, it must provide safety through easy access for both buses and passengers, including adequate access for disabled people.[3].