Architectural and planning solutions for multistorey residential buildings with safety capsules

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to develop an architectural and construction solution for protecting the civilian population in a multi-story residential building by creating a safe space with instant accessibility. The paper analyzes the past and present experience of designing and constructing civil defense facilities. An architectural and structural solution of the “safety capsule” − a form of protection of the civilian population of instant accessibility in multi-storey residential buildings has been developed based on the best practices. The safety capsule is a dual-purpose protective structure of instant accessibility, that can be used as a shelter during emergencies and as an auxiliary room in peacetime by the residents of the house. The options for detailed planning of the internal space of the “safety capsule” were designed. The proposed solution is integrated into the architectural and planning structure of multi-storey residential buildings by the example of 12-storey and 16-storey residential buildings.