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Shelter Furniture for Civil Defence Shelters: Functional Interior Systems for Emergency Accommodation

Writer: Stanislav Azarov
Stanislav Azarov
Sep 9
3 min read



The internal organization of a civil defence shelter directly influences its operational efficiency, occupant capacity, and usability during extended sheltering periods. Shelter furniture must combine structural strength, rapid deployment, efficient space utilization, and long-term durability while allowing the protected facility to remain available for its primary daily function.

According to Atmas Group, its shelter furniture portfolio includes foldable bunk beds, configurable three-layer bunk beds, and foldable benches manufactured from recycled plastic. These systems are intended for civil defence shelters and protected facilities where fast installation, compact storage, and efficient accommodation are required. Atmas Group


Introduction

Civil defence shelters require interior equipment that enables rapid conversion from normal use into emergency accommodation. Furniture installed in such facilities must provide sleeping capacity, seating, durability, and efficient use of available space without unnecessarily reducing the operational area.

Atmas Group offers a range of furniture solutions specifically designed for shelters, including bunk beds and foldable benches intended for protected facilities. Atmas Group


Design Philosophy

According to the manufacturer, the furniture systems are designed with emphasis on:

  • rapid assembly and disassembly;

  • efficient use of shelter space;

  • durable construction;

  • modular configuration;

  • long service life.

These characteristics allow shelter interiors to be configured according to occupancy requirements while maintaining practical use of available floor space. Atmas Group


Foldable Bunk Beds

The foldable bunk beds are described as specially designed, strong, and durable systems that can be assembled and disassembled in a very short time.

According to Atmas Group, the beds:

  • can be configured with two or three levels;

  • are constructed from metal tubes with a high-quality protective coating;

  • utilize durable fabric materials;

  • support a load of up to 150 kg per sleeping level. Atmas Group

The foldable construction enables compact storage when the shelter is not in emergency use.


Three-Layer Bunk Beds

The three-layer bunk bed system provides a permanent modular accommodation solution.

According to the official product information, these bunk beds:

  • may be configured with two or three sleeping levels;

  • offer multiple design options;

  • may include seating areas;

  • provide sleeping places;

  • can incorporate drawers for personal belongings;

  • use a metal tube frame together with 15 cm recycled plastic components. Atmas Group

The modular configuration enables adaptation to different shelter layouts and occupancy requirements.


Foldable Bench from Recycled Plastic

The furniture range also includes foldable benches intended for seating within civil defence shelters.

According to the manufacturer, these benches:

  • are manufactured using a metal frame;

  • utilize recycled plastic seating surfaces;

  • are designed for comfortable use;

  • provide strong and rugged construction;

  • may be manufactured in different dimensions.

The standard sizes published by Atmas Group are:

  • 550 × 1500 × 520 mm

  • 550 × 1800 × 520 mm Atmas Group


Materials and Structural Design

The official product information specifies the following construction materials:

  • coated metal tube frames;

  • durable fabric materials (foldable bunk beds);

  • recycled plastic structural elements;

  • recycled plastic seating surfaces for benches.

These material selections are intended to provide durability suitable for repeated deployment and long-term service. Atmas Group


Space Optimization

Efficient use of internal shelter volume is an important design objective.

According to Atmas Group:

  • foldable furniture allows space to be released when sleeping facilities are not required;

  • multi-level bunk systems increase accommodation capacity without increasing floor area;

  • configurable layouts enable adaptation to different shelter capacities. Atmas Group


Shelter Applications

The furniture systems are intended for installation in:

  • civil defence shelters;

  • bunkers;

  • protected facilities;

  • emergency accommodation areas.

The shelter furniture forms part of Atmas Group's broader shelter equipment portfolio together with protective doors, CBRN filtration systems, CO₂ scrubbers, blast valves, shelter accessories, and other life-support technologies. Atmas Group


Integration with Shelter Infrastructure

According to Atmas Group, shelter furniture represents one element of a complete shelter solution that includes protective technologies, life-support systems, and project support services.

The company supplies integrated solutions for new shelter construction, modernization projects, and protected facilities where interior equipment must function alongside ventilation, filtration, and protective systems. Atmas Group


Advantages Described by the Manufacturer

Based on the official product information, the shelter furniture offers:

  • rapid installation and removal;

  • configurable two- or three-level sleeping arrangements;

  • load capacity of up to 150 kg per bunk level (foldable bunk beds);

  • durable metal-frame construction;

  • recycled plastic components for selected products;

  • compact storage capability;

  • multiple dimensional configurations;

  • suitability for civil defence shelter applications. Atmas Group


Conclusion

The shelter furniture portfolio presented by Atmas Group is designed specifically for civil defence shelters and protected facilities where rapid deployment, efficient use of space, and durable construction are required. The published range includes foldable bunk beds, configurable three-layer bunk beds, and foldable benches manufactured from recycled plastic. According to the manufacturer, these systems support flexible shelter layouts while providing practical accommodation for emergency situations. Atmas Group


 
 
 

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