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- 1.
What is a technical manual?
Hint
Think about what a manual is used for.
- 2.
Define vulnerability in the context of housing.
Hint
Consider what makes a building weak against disasters.
- 3.
What is the main purpose of technical manuals in housing?
- To standardize designs
- To address local conditions
- To increase costs
Hint
Consider what these manuals aim to resolve.
- 4.
True or False: Cost estimations do not consider local material prices.
- True
- False
Hint
Remember how costs are calculated.
- 5.
Create a cost estimate for building a flood-resistant home in a specified region considering local labor and material prices.
Hint
Research material costs typical for your chosen region.
- 6.
Design a housing model that addresses the vulnerabilities of a coastal area prone to cyclones.
Hint
Consider how traditional cyclone-resistant houses are constructed.
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