3.2. Material Components

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define 'vulnerability' in the context of regional housing.

   Hint

   Think about what makes a region at risk.

2. 2.

   What does the term 'plinth' refer to?

   Hint

   Consider its importance in relation to floods.

3. 3.

   What does the term 'typology' refer to in housing construction?

   • The height of a building
   • A classification of housing structures
   • The type of materials used

   Hint

   Think about how different buildings can be grouped.

4. 4.

   True or False: Cost estimation only considers material costs.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   What factors contribute to a complete construction budget?

5. 5.

   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.

6. 6.

   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.