21. Asymmetric Buildings and Vulnerability
The chapter focuses on architectural design principles relevant to disaster resilience, particularly emphasizing building orientation, structural integrity, and appropriate material use. It highlights the importance of understanding local environmental challenges and adapting construction methods to mitigate risks associated with floods and other disasters. Furthermore, it presents practical approaches for retrofitting structures and developing manuals for local builders to enhance flood resilience in affected regions.
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What we have learnt
- Symmetrical shapes and adequate support systems enhance building stability.
- Asymmetric structures with empty pockets are more susceptible to damage.
- Proper orientation and construction techniques can significantly mitigate disaster impacts.
Key Concepts
- -- Asymmetric Buildings
- Buildings designed with uneven shapes that are more vulnerable to structural damage, especially in adverse weather conditions.
- -- Zigzag Planning
- An architectural strategy to reduce wind tunnel effects by creating non-linear building orientations.
- -- Retrofitting
- The process of strengthening existing structures using techniques such as shoring and underpinning to improve resilience against disasters.
- -- Quality Control in Construction
- The establishment of guidelines and standards for material ratios in construction to ensure structural integrity.
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