2.2. Design Shortcomings

So here, what we are concluding on the very fundamental why the core dwelling concept have failed. 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 a husband male he has been killed during a tsunami and then the wife and the children will be homeless and livelihood less.

The core dwelling concepts failed primarily due to a lack of flexibility and adaptability. These designs often rely on standardized forms that do not account for the varied needs of different families, especially after disasters. For instance, if a father is lost in a disaster, the family structure changes dramatically. The surviving family members may need more space, support, or proximity to relatives than standard designs allow.

Imagine a family in a neighborhood hit by a flood. If their housing is standardized and doesn't allow for extended family members (like grandparents or uncles) to live nearby, the children and mother may struggle without the support needed during recovery. It's like a jigsaw puzzle where the pieces don't fit together; you need different shapes and sizes to create a complete picture.

The design of the core dwelling aspects were not sufficiently address 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.

Many dwelling designs fail because they overlook the importance of religious and cultural practices. For example, the placement of puja rooms is crucial for many families; they may need to be oriented in a particular direction to align with their beliefs. If the design doesn’t consider these elements, it can lead to discontent among the residents and affect their spiritual practices.

Consider a family used to offering prayers at sunrise facing east. If their new home places the prayer room facing west instead, it may disrupt their daily routine and spiritual connection. It’s akin to moving a clock's hour hand; not only does it become inconvenient, but it also often feels wrong.

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.

Modern building materials often compromise thermal comfort and maintenance. These materials may not provide insulation akin to traditional methods, resulting in uncomfortable indoor temperatures. Additionally, poor urban design may lead to a lack of privacy, as the arrangement of homes can expose living spaces to neighbors, compromising residents' comfort.

Think of living in a house with glass walls in a sunny area; while it looks modern and chic, it can quickly become too hot and offer no privacy. It's like living in a fishbowl — beautiful to look at from outside, but not very comfortable on the inside.

Also, there are some general development issues. These pre and post-disaster approaches they vary with from place to place, culture to culture based on the cultural setup. In church, they set up it acts differently in a government base set up it act differently, in a NGO base set up it acts differently. So, there is always a difficulty for all these development groups to address the cultural aspect.

Development approaches differ significantly across various regions and cultures. What works in one community or type of organization may not work in another due to differing cultural norms and values. Development groups often face hurdles in effectively addressing these varying perspectives during reconstruction after disasters.

Imagine trying to hold a community event with a different cultural group. What is seen as a celebration in one culture might be perceived as inappropriate in another. It highlights the need for sensitivity and adaptability in development efforts, much like learning to dance to a different rhythm.

So, one has to understand that interaction that is where participatory approaches are very well encouraged and 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.

Engaging with local communities is crucial for successful development. Often, external agencies underestimate the knowledge and capacity of local residents. These communities have experience and insights that can significantly enhance rebuilding efforts and ensure that solutions are relevant and effective.

If you were to build a new bridge in your town, wouldn’t it make sense to ask the residents who have lived there for decades about the area’s history and traffic patterns? They hold valuable insights that outside experts may overlook, similar to how a seasoned sailor knows the safest routes through familiar waters.

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