1.1 - The Social Construct of Place
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Practice Questions
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What is a social construct?
💡 Hint: Think about how people perceive meanings in different contexts.
Give an example of emotional attachment to a place.
💡 Hint: Consider places where you have memories.
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What does the term 'social construct' refer to?
💡 Hint: Consider how society influences understanding.
True or False: Emotional attachment to places can only be formed with living beings.
💡 Hint: Reflect on relationships depicted in *Cast Away*.
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Challenge Problems
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Consider a disaster recovery scenario. How would you design a housing project that respects the cultural and emotional needs of a community?
💡 Hint: Reflect on community engagement in the decision-making process.
Using Lefebvre's framework, analyze a local public space in your community. Identify elements of conceived, perceived, and lived spaces.
💡 Hint: Observe the space during different times to gain insights.
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