2.2 - Vulnerabilities and Typologies
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Practice Questions
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Define the term 'vulnerability' in housing.
💡 Hint: Think about what makes a house at risk.
What does the acronym CATS stand for?
💡 Hint: Consider factors that affect housing.
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What does typology refer to in housing?
💡 Hint: Think about how houses can be grouped.
True or False: Cultural compatibility is unimportant in housing design.
💡 Hint: Consider how the community reacts to new designs.
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Design a small house for a flood-prone area using local materials. Discuss how you will ensure its resilience against flooding.
💡 Hint: Focus on flood resilience techniques.
Conduct a cost analysis for building a house in a specific zone with given labor rates and material costs.
💡 Hint: Analyze each material separately for accurate costing.
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