2.2. Vulnerabilities and Typologies

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define the term 'vulnerability' in housing.

   Hint

   Think about what makes a house at risk.

2. 2.

   What does the acronym CATS stand for?

   Hint

   Consider factors that affect housing.

3. 3.

   What does typology refer to in housing?

   • Types of building materials
   • Classification of housing designs
   • Sizes of rooms

   Hint

   Think about how houses can be grouped.

4. 4.

   True or False: Cultural compatibility is unimportant in housing design.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider how the community reacts to new designs.

5. 5.

   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.

6. 6.

   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.