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This chapter discusses disaster recovery and the principles of Build Back Better, focusing on guidelines and thumb rules that can be followed by built environment professionals during recovery efforts. It provides insights into how these guidelines are tailored for various disaster-prone areas, enabling stakeholders to make informed decisions while designing safe and resilient structures. The chapter emphasizes the importance of adherence to engineering principles and proper site selection to mitigate disaster risks.
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Term: Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)
Definition: The systematic approach to identifying, assessing, and reducing the risks of disaster.
Term: Build Back Better
Definition: A strategy that aims to rebuild communities in a more resilient manner post-disaster.
Term: Guidelines for EarthquakeResistant Design
Definition: Best practices and technical recommendations developed to improve building designs to withstand seismic activities.
Term: Asymmetrical Compositions
Definition: Building designs that do not have balanced architectural features, which may increase the risk of failure in earthquake-prone areas.