2.3. Adoption of Vernacular Housing Methodologies

The second case; Duzce Golyaka solidarity houses project here, the Imece Evleri Projesi which is a solidarity houses project, it was constructed by the association of volunteers for solidarity AVS and within partnership in Gelderland Aid of Turkey Organization which has collected money from Turkish people living in province of, so they have people who are living in overseas, they have collected certain funds.

This project was initiated to rebuild houses in Duzce Golyaka after a disaster. Various organizations, including AVS and Gelderland Aid, partnered to gather financial support from Turkish citizens, especially those living abroad. It showcases a community-driven approach where locals participated in the reconstruction process.

Imagine a community coming together after a flood. Just like neighbors donate to help rebuild homes for their friends and families, the Duzce Golyaka project involved citizens abroad collecting funds to help rebuild the village.

And they have partnership with the housing scheme and here, that they have established certain kind of memorandum of understanding with the head of the village; each village and also by the mayor of Golyaka. First of all, the site of the project was decided that the houses will be built in the same village boundaries as the demolished houses that is number 1.

The project was carefully planned to ensure that new houses were built in the same locations where the old homes had been destroyed. Those in charge worked closely with the village leaders to prepare for the construction, establishing agreements that included everyone, making sure that the project would benefit the community directly.

Think of when a sports team rebuilds their stadium in the same location rather than moving to a new city. They want to keep the community's spirit and connectivity. Similarly, this construction project aims to preserve the village identity.

And the method of construction, that the villagers would take an active part in the construction so, here what happened was the villagers they also said that at least each family one person has to be part of it.

In this project, it was required that every family send at least one member to help in the building process. This hands-on approach not only made the construction quicker but also empowered the residents, fostering a sense of ownership over their new homes.

It's similar to a school project where every student must contribute to the group. When everyone helps, the project succeeds and students learn better. The villagers, by contributing to their homes, also learned valuable skills.

the credits given by the government and those from the donations would be managed by the shared fund administration of one representative from the villager AVS and the Gelderland delegation and the governorship so, there is a group of one from the community, one from the funding agency, one from the international NGO sponsor and the local governments.

To ensure transparency and effective usage of funds, a committee was formed consisting of members from different stakeholders: community representatives, funding agencies, NGOs, and local government. This collaboration aimed to watch over how money was handled during the project.

Imagine a potluck dinner where everyone brings a dish, and a few friends are in charge of making sure the food is shared fairly. Here, the funds are like the food; they need careful management to ensure everyone benefits according to their needs.

the process of decision making all the residents taking part in this project will be represented on equal terms and the supervision which the Ministry of public worker has to offer an independent control committee would be assembled from the representatives of the chambers of engineers and architects.

This project emphasized equal representation in decision-making for all participants, ensuring that every voice was heard. An independent committee of experts oversaw the construction to guarantee quality and safety, adding an extra layer of reliability to the process.

Think of a large group project in class where every student has a say in what to do, but they also have a teacher checking in to make sure everything is on track. The experts in this project acted like that teacher to ensure the quality of the builds.

because you are participating in the labour initially, what they did was they brought the skilled labour and then gradually the training has been supported through the local communities and then they started realizing how it is built and that’s where some of the villagers could be trained in construction skills.

The project didn't just focus on building houses; it also provided training for villagers. Initially, skilled workers were brought in to lead the construction, but over time locals learned how to build, which opened up job opportunities in the construction industry for them.

It's like an internship where you learn from experts in your field. At first, you're learning by observing and then gradually taking on tasks yourself. In this way, villagers not only helped build homes but also gained valuable skills they could use for future employment.

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