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20. Understanding Place and Identity

The chapter explores the concept of place as a social construct, emphasizing the emotional and social attachments people have to their environments. It examines how disasters impact housing choices and the recovery process, illustrating the complexity of human relationships with space through various theoretical perspectives, particularly those proposed by Henri Lefebvre. The narrative revolves around case studies that reveal the interplay of societal values and post-disaster recovery efforts.

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Sections

  • 1

    Understanding Place And Identity

    This section discusses how geographical locations and societal constructs shape our understanding of place and identity.

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  • 1.1

    The Social Construct Of Place

    This section delves into how places are socially constructed through human interactions, emotions, and architectural forms.

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  • 1.2

    Case Study: Cast Away

    This section explores how the concept of place is shaped by human experience and meaning, using the film 'Cast Away' as a case study to illustrate the emotional attachment to places.

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  • 1.3

    Emotional Attachments To Place

    The section examines how emotional attachments to place influence identity and community, discussing theoretical frameworks and real-life examples such as post-disaster recovery.

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  • 2

    Post-Disaster Contexts

    The section explores how places are socially constructed and perceived, especially in post-disaster contexts, highlighting the emotional and social values attached to them.

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  • 2.1

    Experiences From Latur And Gujarat Earthquakes

    This section discusses the social construction of place and examines the implications of the Latur and Gujarat earthquakes on housing and recovery efforts.

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  • 2.2

    Housing Demands And Social Needs

    This section explores how geographical locations, social constructs, and emotional attachments contribute to housing demands and social needs.

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  • 3

    Architectural Solutions After Disaster

    This section discusses the complexities of architectural responses to disasters, emphasizing the importance of social constructs in understanding place and community needs.

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  • 3.1

    Auroville Building Centre

    This section explores how places, through their physical form and meaning, shape human identity, as showcased through the narrative of Tom Hanks in ‘Cast Away’ and the disaster recovery contexts represented by the Auroville Building Centre.

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  • 3.2

    Design Influences And Imitations

    This section discusses how places are socially constructed through individual and collective experiences, emphasizing the emotional attachments humans develop with their surroundings.

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  • 4

    Theoretical Understanding Of Space

    This section explores the theoretical concepts of space and place, emphasizing their social constructs and significance in the identity of communities.

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  • 4.1

    Henry Lefebvre's Production Of Space

    This section explores the concept of space as a social construct through Henry Lefebvre's theories, emphasizing the relationship between people and their environments.

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  • 4.2

    Types Of Space: Conceived, Perceived, And Lived

    This section discusses how spaces are understood through three conceptual frameworks: conceived space, perceived space, and lived space, emphasizing the social constructs and emotional attachments of individuals to their environment.

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  • 4.2.1

    Conceived Space

    This section explores the concept of place as a social construct, emphasizing its emotional and cultural significance alongside physical attributes.

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  • 4.2.2

    Perceived Space

    This section explores the concept of 'perceived space' as a social construct and its relation to identity, emotions, and post-disaster recovery.

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  • 4.2.3

    Lived Space

    Lived space emphasizes the emotional and contextual relationships individuals and communities have with physical places.

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  • 5

    Architecture At Risk

    The section discusses the relationship between architecture and social constructs, emphasizing the significance of place, identity, and post-disaster recovery.

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  • 5.1

    The Ambivalent Nature Of Post-Disaster Recovery

    This section explores how post-disaster recovery shapes and is shaped by the meanings, values, and identities invested in places, highlighting the complex interplay of social constructs and individual experiences.

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References

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Class Notes

Memorization

What we have learnt

  • Place is both a physical sp...
  • The response to disasters i...
  • Theoretical frameworks, suc...

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