1. Safety: The safety of both the emergency responders and the victims is the topmost consideration. Architects need to design structures that are safe for emergency responders to use and access.
2. Accessibility: Access to the site must be taken into consideration and easily accessible for the emergency personnel and their equipment.
3. Durability: Structures must be able to withstand the treacherous environment post-disaster, including extreme weather conditions, debris, and other threats that could cause further damage.
4. Flexibility: In the immediate aftermath of a disaster, it can be difficult to anticipate all the necessary needs and requirements of emergency personnel. Therefore, structures must be designed with flexibility in mind.
5. Communication: An effective communication system is critical, which includes both internal communication systems for the Emergency Responders and an efficient communication system with the outside world.
6. Sustainable materials: Using sustainable materials that can resist damage such as earthquake and hurricanes, rather than materials that can contribute to the damage.
7. Space optimization: The space should be optimized so that emergency responders can efficiently use the space to perform their tasks.
8. Energy efficiency: Utilizing energy-efficient techniques, materials, and systems to aid rescue operations even during power outages.
9. Humanitarian design: Emergency response architecture should be designed to ensure that the victims and first responders receive not only physical support but also mental and emotional support to help them to cope with the trauma of disaster.
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