21. Post-disaster spatial practice assemblages
The chapter discusses post-disaster architecture, emphasizing the transformation of shelter practices in recovery contexts. It highlights the increased dependency on built environments, the vulnerabilities they create, and the socio-cultural impacts of these shelters, particularly following disasters. Examples from Cappadocia and Gibellina illustrate the challenges and approaches in urban reconstruction after catastrophic events.
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What we have learnt
- Architecture must adapt to the changing nature of shelter practices in disaster recovery.
- Increased dependency on built environments heightens vulnerability in disaster contexts.
- Cultural and social factors significantly influence post-disaster reconstruction efforts.
Key Concepts
- -- PostDisaster Recovery
- The process of rebuilding and rehabilitating communities after disasters, focusing on both immediate needs and long-term sustainability.
- -- Vulnerability
- The susceptibility of communities to suffer harm from disasters, often exacerbated by dependencies on built environments.
- -- Cultural Renaissance
- A revitalization of cultural identity and community spirit during the reconstruction phase after a disaster.
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