5. Architecture at Risk

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does geographical location refer to?

   Hint

   Think about what defines a place on a map.

2. 2.

   Name a film that illustrates the concept of a person building a sense of place.

   Hint

   Consider a story about survival and isolation.

3. 3.

   Which of the following best describes 'social constructs'?

   • Ideas influenced by biology
   • Concepts developed through social interactions
   • Natural law

   Hint

   Think about how society creates meaning.

4. 4.

   True or False: Post-disaster housing is always accepted by affected communities.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider emotional connections to buildings.

5. 5.

   Using examples, explain how cultural identity could alter architecture in response to a significant disaster.

   Hint

   Think about how a community’s history and culture shapes their rebuilding process.

6. 6.

   Critique LFebvre's theory in relation to modern urban development, providing contemporary examples to illustrate your point.

   Hint

   Reflect on current development practices in urban areas.