SummaryScott Key, CEO of Every Shelter, joins Most Podern to unpack how a simple design—a clean, insulated floor—sparked a global movement to improve life in refugee camps. From launching refugee-run hardware stores to embedding architecture studios inside settlements, Scott shares how design, policy, and persistence collide in one of the world’s most urgent humanitarian crises.

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Keywords

Every Shelter, Scott Key, humanitarian design, insulated flooring, refugee support, architecture, disaster relief, innovation, safety, dignity, housing, construction, modular,

Chapters

00:00 The Birth of Every Shelter

03:41 Understanding the Need for Insulated Flooring

08:53 The Journey from Concept to Implementation

14:22 Navigating the Humanitarian Landscape

19:38 The Role of Organizations in Refugee Relief

21:37 Transitioning to a Whole Systems Approach

24:24 Understanding Shelter Needs and Solutions

28:50 Community Engagement in Refugee Architecture

30:34 Scaling Solutions Across Different Contexts

34:32 The Role of Community in Design

37:43 Challenges of Running a Nonprofit Organization

41:37 Perseverance in the Face of Adversity

46:48 Reimagining Refugee Support Systems

49:21 The Impact of Policy Changes on Refugee Aid

51:58 Future Aspirations for Every Shelter

53:26 Getting Involved and Supporting Refugee Initiatives

54:55 Defining the Current Era of Complexity

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