# Pop-Up Religious Buildings These Buildings Will Accommodate All Religions in Refugee Camps By Mishal Omar | Published 2016-06-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/religious-buildings References: [archdaily](http://www.archdaily.com/789047/yale-students-propose-a-series-of-pop-up-religious-buildings-to-sustain-culture-in-refugee-camps) & [google](https://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwiWzZ_j053NAhWLdz4KHRRgAXcQFggeMAA&url=http://architecture.yale.edu/&usg=AFQjCNG4AiEq1OOypqNu878z5X52q_O-jQ&sig2=C6RyXLKkOLMJxszoanylpA) [Yale](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-smart-lock-system) architecture students Lucas Boyd and Chad Greenlee decided to use their skills to accommodate all religions in refugee camps and introduced three design proposals for pop-up religious buildings. While most would create a universally accepted space in which people of all faiths could practice their religion, the students wanted to ensure that their designs were modeled after their aspirations of religious plurality. As a result they designed three different pop-up religious buildings that accommodate people of Jewish, Muslim and [Christian](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/azzedine-alaa-foundation) faiths. While the concept of creating pop-up buildings for faiths did risk caricaturing the history and design of religious architecture -- they managed to design minimal spaces that take into account yet still simplify large-scale architecture of its kind. The religious buildings also aim to accommodate various sects within the religions themselves. Accommodating religious plurality in refugee camps sends a message that these groups of people are united in their willingness to build communities and relationships together. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Pop-up Religious Buildings:** Designing pop-up religious buildings for diverse faiths in refugee camps. - **Religious Plurality:** Promoting religious diversity and inclusivity in design. - **Minimal Architecture:** Creating simplified, yet functional spaces for religious practice in refugee camps. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture:** Exploring innovative designs for temporary religious structures. - **Refugee Support Services:** Providing inclusive spaces for religious worship in refugee camps. - **Interfaith Dialogue:** Promoting dialogue and understanding among diverse religious communities in refugee settings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Eco-Friendly Modular Refugee Shelters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allspace-1.md) - [Humanized Waiting Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/de-wachtkamer.md) - [Origami-Inspired Disaster Relief Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prefab-folding-pods.md) - [Modular Tent Classroom Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zaha-hadid-architects-2.md) - [Interfaith Family House Complexes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abrahamic-family-house.md) - [Multi-Faith Spiritual Temples](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nondenominational-temple.md) - [Creative Pop-Up Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creative-popup-hub.md) - [Toronto Healing Shelters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anduhyaun-emergency-shelter.md) - [Illuminating Water-Based Pavillions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shelter-pavilion.md)