5. Conclusion and Future Work

So now, you have seen the video and you now can get an idea of how even a small aspect of family distance you know brotherhood, kinship, religion how these things matter and how people started adapting to the change, a cataclysmic change. I visited the same site again after eight years though, I finished my research I still visited these places how these things. Initially, they were given these house.

The researcher reflects on their past observation from a disaster zone, noting the critical role family dynamics, along with kinship and religious aspects, play in adaptation after catastrophic events. After eight years, the same site was revisited to see how these aspects had evolved over time. Initially, the structures provided (houses) served as a starting point for recovery.

Imagine visiting a neighborhood after a major flood. Eight years later, you notice families have rebuilt their homes, incorporating previous traditions and ways of living. Just like family reunions where relatives come together to support one another, the community likely shows how connections helped them rebuild their lives.

But now, the same houses have been modified in this main Kovalam, in the new housing clusters earlier, they were not having a church or some religious building in the close proximity. So, they started building a church bell tower to represent a public place and in the same pattern and the same colour. So here, the architectural style also reflected. They again brought back the traditional elements of the south Indian with the tile roof over that and with a small portico.

The changes in housing reflect the community's adaptation to their spiritual and cultural needs. New buildings include religious structures like church bell towers, which signify a public gathering space. Additionally, traditional architectural styles, such as tile roofs and porticos, have been reintegrated, showcasing a blend of modern needs with historical aesthetics.

Consider a neighborhood recovering from a natural disaster. As new homes are built, people may choose familiar designs that remind them of their culture, such as a community center that resembles a traditional gathering space. This fosters a sense of belonging and normalcy amid changes.

The first thing is the uniform and standardized forms which are not acceptable many cases. Because, it is also based on the family networks, the family size, the family structures, the individual and collective needs vary, before disaster and after disaster.

Uniform housing designs often fail because they do not account for the varying needs of different families. Each family has unique structures and sizes, as well as various collective needs that influence how they live, especially when recovering from a disaster. This indicates the need for customizable housing solutions that match the specific dynamics of each family.

Think of a group of friends trying to plan a vacation. If they all go to the same hotel, but some want a quiet room, others need a kitchen, and one requires accessibility, the standard hotel will not meet everyone’s needs. This is similar to how standardized houses post-disaster may not serve diverse family requirements.

The design of the core dwelling aspects were not sufficiently addressed the religious beliefs and customs. You can see the example of the puja rooms, the religious buildings how they have modified those, including the location of the orientation and how it has an impact on the inhabitants.

Housing designs often overlook the importance of religious practices and cultural customs, which can significantly affect how people live and interact. Adequate consideration of these elements in dwelling design—including the placement of prayer rooms and the orientation of homes—can enhance the inhabitant's day-to-day life.

Imagine living in a home where your morning prayers are disrupted because there is no designated space for it. A house that respects and accommodates such cultural rituals allows families to maintain their traditions, thereby fostering a sense of peace and continuity.

The usage of modern materials also had an impact on their thermal comforts and the long-run maintenance. Here, the urban design issues talks about the fronts and backs you know how it is not sufficiently thought by the designers and a sense of privacy.

The materials chosen for building homes can affect comfort levels, such as temperature regulation. Poor urban design can lead to houses that lack privacy and adequate layout, negatively impacting residents' quality of life. Successful housing must consider local climate and community dynamics.

Picture a house made entirely of glass in a busy city—it may look modern and stylish, but provides little privacy or insulation against heat. Just as the glass house would create discomfort, buildings designed without seeking resident input can lead to similar issues in the community.

There is always a difficulty for all these development groups to address the cultural aspect. So, there is one it's very difficult to establish a common methodological approach you because development is a culture-specific.

Development efforts can struggle to accommodate cultural needs because what works in one community may not apply to another. Each culture has its values, needs, and practices, making it challenging for agencies to adopt a universal development method. Understanding local context is crucial for ensuring successful outcomes.

Consider trying to teach a class using one method. In a classroom with a diverse student body, some may learn better by listening, others need more hands-on activities, and some excel in visual aids. Tailoring your teaching approach increases engagement and effectiveness, similar to how development projects should adapt to cultural differences.

Inability to access local knowledge because this is one perception to development they think that the foreign agencies whoever comes within that these people doesn’t know anything one has to understand that they know many things one need to tap that resources.

There's often a disconnect where outsiders perceive local communities as lacking knowledge. In reality, local residents have invaluable insights about their environment, history, and needs. Development efforts should prioritize integrating this local wisdom to enhance effectiveness and the appropriateness of solutions.

Imagine building a garden in a school. If you only consult professionals but ignore the students' ideas, the garden may not reflect what they want. However, engaging students in planning leads to a garden that feels personal and encourages usage, similar to how incorporating local knowledge benefits community development.

Gist of some of the recommendations which came out through these studies like how we can empower the glass root level governance this is where the participatory level approaches are more important and also the appropriate training and awareness of local governing bodies.

To improve community recovery and development, empowering local governance through participatory approaches is crucial. Local leaders and community members should be trained and made aware of the necessary tools and methods for responding to disasters and rebuilding effectively.

Think of local sports teams that thrive when they work together, establishing their strategies and roles. A community that actively engages its members in planning processes is likely to succeed in recovery and development, akin to how a cohesive sports team performs better.

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