1.3. Traditional Houses and Indigenous Knowledge

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is food security?

   Hint

   Think about what is needed for a community to survive.

2. 2.

   Name one type of housing layout mentioned.

   Hint

   Consider how families live together.

3. 3.

   What is food security largely about?

   • Access to nutritious food
   • Water availability
   • Housing conditions

   Hint

   Think about survival needs.

4. 4.

   True or False: Indigenous knowledge helps improve the efficiency of housing designs.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider who knows best about local conditions.

5. 5.

   Discuss how traditional housing designs contribute to food security after a disaster.

   Hint

   Connect housing design to resource management.

6. 6.

   Evaluate the challenges faced in moving from temporary to permanent housing after a disaster.

   Hint

   Think about logistics and emotional aspects of rebuilding.