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2.2. Normalization and delivery of housing
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- 1.
Define housing normalization in your own words.
Hint
Think about how disasters disrupt community life.
- 2.
What does participatory approach mean?
Hint
Recall the term 'people at the center.'
- 3.
What is housing normalization?
- A method for building houses quickly
- The process of restoring housing post-disaster
- A type of architectural style
Hint
Think about what happens after a disaster.
- 4.
True or False: Aid agencies often recognize local knowledge in housing construction.
- True
- False
Hint
Consider what assumptions they make about communities.
- 5.
Critique how a failure to consider local building practices by aid agencies in a specific disaster recovery effort could lead to ineffective housing solutions.
Hint
Think of examples where local knowledge was disregarded.
- 6.
Design a housing solution plan that integrates cultural aspects for a community affected by a recent disaster. Outline key steps involved in the design process.
Hint
What methods would you use to engage the community effectively?
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- You can use hints if you need help
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