4 - Technological Innovations in Housing
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Practice Questions
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What is temporary housing?
💡 Hint: Think about what people need right after a disaster.
Name one advantage of using bamboo in construction.
💡 Hint: Consider the speed of building after a disaster.
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What is one common material used for temporary housing?
💡 Hint: It's a fast-growing plant that is easy to work with.
True or False: Interlocking bricks require mortar to build.
💡 Hint: Think of how puzzle pieces fit together.
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Design a temporary housing unit using at least two different innovative technologies. Explain the benefits of your design.
💡 Hint: Think about how different materials work together.
Analyze the long-term socio-economic impacts of using sustainable materials in building post-disaster.
💡 Hint: Consider both immediate and future benefits for the community.
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