11. Designing Culturally Responsive Built Environments in Disaster Context
The chapter discusses the importance of designing culturally responsive built environments in the context of disaster recovery. It emphasizes the interplay between culture and construction practices during pre-disaster, during disaster, and post-disaster phases. Through case studies, it highlights the detrimental impacts of neglecting cultural considerations in rebuilding efforts, particularly in Turkey and Italy, and showcases how community livelihoods influence their resilience and return to disaster-prone areas.
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What we have learnt
- Cultural considerations are essential in the process of disaster recovery and rebuilding.
- Communities often return to hazardous areas due to their economic ties and cultural significance associated with those locations.
- Urban reconstruction can serve as an opportunity for cultural renaissance and community revitalization.
Key Concepts
- -- Culturally Responsive Design
- Designing built environments that respect and reflect the cultural needs and identity of the community.
- -- Disaster Recovery
- The process of restoring the physical, economic, and social fabric of a community after a disaster.
- -- Community Livelihoods
- The means by which individuals and families secure the necessities of life, such as housing and economic stability, particularly in post-disaster contexts.
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