1.3. Bottom-up approaches in housing

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is a bottom-up approach?

   Hint

   Think about who gets to make decisions in housing projects.

2. 2.

   Name one benefit of involving the community in housing design.

   Hint

   Consider the outcomes of community involvement.

3. 3.

   What is a bottom-up approach?

   • Top-down decision-making
   • Community involvement in processes
   • Expert-only driven solutions

   Hint

   Consider who gets to decide on housing matters.

4. 4.

   True or False: Cultural sensitivity is unimportant in housing design.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Reflect on the importance of culture in living spaces.

5. 5.

   Design a housing recovery strategy for a disaster-hit community, ensuring the inclusion of cultural practices and local customs.

   Hint

   Think about how housing can reflect who lives there.

6. 6.

   Evaluate the impacts of land tenure discrepancies on post-disaster recovery and suggest ways to address these issues within housing policies.

   Hint

   Consider both socio-economic and legal implications.