1.4 - Construction Materials and Costs
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What type of house usually suffers more damage during earthquakes?
💡 Hint: Think about permanent materials.
What is Bhuga known for?
💡 Hint: Reflect on traditional construction.
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What type of house remained undamaged during the earthquake?
💡 Hint: Associates with traditional builds.
Government assistance was more available to which group?
💡 Hint: Reflect on equity among groups.
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Develop a strategy to improve the funding model for reconstructing houses in low-income communities post-earthquake.
💡 Hint: Think about combining resources.
Evaluate the long-term impacts of using local materials on community resilience after a disaster versus imported materials.
💡 Hint: Consider sustainability and community advantage.
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