3.2 - Material Components
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Practice Questions
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Define 'vulnerability' in the context of regional housing.
💡 Hint: Think about what makes a region at risk.
What does the term 'plinth' refer to?
💡 Hint: Consider its importance in relation to floods.
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What does the term 'typology' refer to in housing construction?
💡 Hint: Think about how different buildings can be grouped.
True or False: Cost estimation only considers material costs.
💡 Hint: What factors contribute to a complete construction budget?
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Design a housing plan for a hypothetical area prone to flooding, incorporating local materials and traditional techniques. Justify your design choices.
💡 Hint: Think about how traditional practices adapt to modern needs.
Critically assess the cost differences between using local versus imported materials in constructing a house in a flood-prone area.
💡 Hint: Consider both financial and social implications.
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