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4. Introduction to the Course

4. Introduction to the Course

The lecture emphasizes the integration of disaster recovery and building back better into architecture and planning education. It reflects on the evolving pedagogical methods that have adapted to different cultural and environmental contexts while addressing the relevance of architectural education in today's rapidly changing world. The importance of a shared vision in the design process is also highlighted, as well as the challenges faced by both affluent and impoverished communities in disaster risk reduction.

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Sections

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  1. 1
    Disaster Recovery And Build Back Better

    The section focuses on integrating disaster recovery and resilience into...

  2. 1.1
    Introduction To The Course

    The introduction emphasizes the significance of disaster recovery and builds...

  3. 1.2
    Integration Of Disaster In Curriculum

    This section discusses the integration of disaster recovery concepts into...

  4. 1.3
    Architectural Education And Historical Context

    This section explores the integration of disaster recovery and resilient...

  5. 1.4
    Modern Architectural Education

    This section explores disaster recovery and how to effectively teach it...

  6. 1.5
    Building As A Cultural Setting

    This section discusses the integration of disaster recovery and resilience...

  7. 1.6
    Transition From Singular To Shared Visions

    This section discusses the evolution in architectural education from a...

  8. 1.7
    Challenges In Globalized Context

    This section discusses the importance of integrating disaster recovery and...

  9. 1.8
    Case Study: Nicosia

    This section discusses the implications of disaster recovery and the concept...

  10. 1.9
    Community Engagement And Bottom-Up Approaches

    This section explores the importance of community engagement and bottom-up...

  11. 1.10
    Long-Run Adaptation And Community Response

    This section discusses long-term adaptation strategies and community...

  12. 1.11
    Collaborative Learning Through Ngos

    This section highlights the role of NGOs in facilitating collaborative...

What we have learnt

  • Disaster recovery education is essential for architecture and planning professionals.
  • A shared vision in planning includes input from multiple stakeholders.
  • Cultural contexts significantly influence architectural practices and education.

Key Concepts

-- Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)
Strategies aimed at minimizing vulnerabilities and disaster risks to improve sustainable development.
-- Shared Vision
The process of inclusive planning that incorporates perspectives from various stakeholders, moving beyond a singular perspective.

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