The regional comparison of the permanent housing reconstruction process in Sri Lanka after the 2004 Sumatra Tsunami

2006 ◽  
Vol 41 (0) ◽  
pp. 235-235
Author(s):  
Hideaki Nakazato ◽  
Osamu Murao
Keyword(s):  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Reconstruction Process ◽  
Regional Comparison ◽  
Permanent Housing ◽  
2004 Sumatra Tsunami ◽  
Housing Reconstruction

scholarly journals Time-Efficient Post-Disaster Housing Reconstruction with Prefabricated Modular Structures

2014 ◽  
Vol 39 (3) ◽  
pp. 59-69 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tharaka Gunawardena ◽  
Tuan Ngo ◽  
Priyan Mendis ◽  
Lu Aye ◽  
Robert Crawford
Keyword(s):  
Best Practice ◽  
Efficient Solution ◽  
Modular Construction ◽  
International Organisations ◽  
Reconstruction Process ◽  
Permanent Housing ◽  
The World ◽  
Housing Reconstruction ◽  
Modular Structures ◽  
Post Disaster

With many natural disasters such as earthquakes, cyclones, bushfires and tsunamis destroying human habitats around the world, post-disaster housing reconstruction has become a critical topic. The current practice of post-disaster reconstruction consists of various approaches that carry affected homeowners from temporary shelters to permanent housing. While temporary shelters may be provided within a matter of days as immediate disaster relief, permanent housing can take years to complete. However, time is critical, as affected communities will need to restore their livelihoods as soon as possible. Prefabricated modular construction has the potential to drastically improve the time taken to provide permanent housing. Due to this time-efficiency, which is an inherent characteristic of modular construction, it can be a desirable strategy for post-disaster housing reconstruction. This paper discusses how prefabricated modular structures can provide a more time-efficient solution by analysing several present-day examples taken from published post-disaster housing reconstruction processes that have been carried out in different parts of the world. It also evaluates how other features of modular construction, such as ease of decommissioning and reusability, can add value to post-disaster reconstruction processes and organisations that contribute to the planning, design and construction stages of the reconstruction process. The suitability of modular construction will also be discussed in the context of the guidelines and best practice guides for post-disaster housing reconstruction published by international organisations. Through this analysis and discussion, it is concluded that prefabricated modular structures are a highly desirable time-efficient solution to post-disaster housing reconstruction.

scholarly journals Practice Framework for the Management of Post-Disaster Housing Reconstruction Programmes

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (11) ◽  
pp. 3929 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdulquadri Bilau ◽  
Emlyn Witt ◽  
Irene Lill
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Current Knowledge ◽  
International Consensus ◽  
Reconstruction Process ◽  
Management Measures ◽  
Beneficiary Community ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Housing Reconstruction ◽  
Practice Framework ◽  
Post Disaster

Despite an international consensus for housing to be “built back better” (BBB) following disasters, and the considerable resources expended on reconstruction efforts globally, the management of post-disaster housing reconstruction programmes often leaves much to be desired. This research presents a framework for the management of post-disaster housing reconstruction in developing countries based on a comprehensive identification of the issues affecting the management of reconstruction programmes and the management measures which have proved effective in mitigating these issues and achieving the desired BBB outcomes. The framework highlights the strategic importance of preparedness measures that should be taken before the next disaster strikes and the cross-cutting nature of capacity building and beneficiary community engagement measures that are essential to all stages of the post-disaster reconstruction process. The research findings are limited to developing countries, as the evidence on which they are based is almost entirely from post-disaster housing experiences in the developing world. The framework may, however, be adapted to different, specific post-disaster reconstruction contexts. This research has compiled, extended and up-dated current knowledge regarding the management of housing reconstruction programmes and it provides practical guidance for policy makers and practitioners.

scholarly journals Improving the level of environmental safety in the process of the ecoenergoefficient reconstruction of the housing stock in Kiev.

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 19-29 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tetiana Kryvomaz ◽  
Dmytro Varavin
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Energy Efficient ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Housing Stock ◽  
Environmental Safety ◽  
Energy Costs ◽  
Reconstruction Process ◽  
Process Compliance ◽  
Housing Reconstruction

As a result of research into the state of the housing stock in Kiev and the prospects for its reconstruction, the main levels of implementation of eco-energy-efficient measures have been identified, taking into account the increasing cost / effectiveness ratio, which will include problem assessment, optimizing energy costs, eco-energy efficient housing reconstruction, application of innovative technologies. Based on the national and international experience of reconstruction and overhaul, the 6E concept is proposed, which focuses on energy efficiency, environmental safety, economy, ecology, ergonomics and aesthetics of the reconstruction process. Compliance with the basic requirements of eco-energy efficiency in the process of housing reconstruction will ensure the comfort of residents and will improve the level of environmental safety of our country. Introduction of the principles of energy efficiency in the process of reconstruction of housing stock is an integral part of Ukraine's environmental and national security, as it ensures a reduction in the negative impact on the environment and people, and also significantly reduces the waste of the construction industry.

Analysis of Disaster Victims’ Decision-Making in the Process of Reconstruction Housing

2012 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 127-134 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kishie Shigekawa ◽  
◽  
Satoshi Tanaka ◽  
Masasuke Takashima ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Support Systems ◽  
Public Support ◽  
Recovery Process ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Reconstruction Process ◽  
The Public ◽  
Disaster Victims ◽  
Construction Companies ◽  
Shared Information ◽  
Housing Reconstruction

Public support systems for housing reconstruction are an important factor in helping disaster victims put their lives back together, and there are various measures available to them. The affected households use consultation windows at their respective city offices when they would like to learn about available forms of support or to apply for them. However, disaster victims’ recovery process involves not only the public sector entities but also various private sector ones, including construction companies, banks, etc. Unfortunately, the public and private sectors have not shared information, and each does not know what the other offers. Therefore, a centralized support system to help victims by providing proper information on various support systems is desired. This study proposes an effective, centralized consultation system to help disaster victims at each stage of their reconstruction process.

scholarly journals Evolution and Recovery:  Adaptable Housing  Reconstruction in Post  Disaster Scenarios

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Liam Shearer
Keyword(s):  
Disaster Response ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Reconstruction Process ◽  
Major Disaster ◽  
Building Typology ◽  
Displaced People ◽  
Housing Reconstruction ◽  
Disaster Scenario ◽  
Design Proposal ◽  
Post Disaster

<p>Every year disasters affect hundreds of millions of people, causing damage that can take months or years to recover from. The reality of carrying out the processes of reconstruction and recreating functionality is a complex and difficult task; too often it is measured in a time period of several years. The issue to be addressed through this research is the response of the built (or rebuilt) environment to the requirements of people who have been displaced following a major disaster. This thesis develops a building typology and process that can adapt to the changing requirements of the stages of the redevelopment process in a post‐disaster scenario. The research focuses on natural disasters, more vulnerable populations and regions and specifically on housing reconstruction. It explores the idea of a solution that can be applied widely, to many different climates and contexts; the research question then amounts to ‘can a solution be created that can ‘evolve’ to meet the needs at each stage of a post disaster reconstruction scenario?’ The thesis explores existing post‐disaster response and reconstruction models and discusses the focuses and priorities of each. The requirements of displaced people are studied, in terms of response by the built environment, and the benefits of staged development versus end product discussed. The roles that major groups, such as local authorities and NGOs, play in orchestrating the reconstruction process are discussed as well as the important, and sometimes overlooked, role that those affected by the disaster may have. The discussion and research then informs the design proposal. Four sites are selected and used as parameters for developing the built response to the first stage of reconstruction. The selected sites are then used to show how a generic shelter may first be adapted to be suitable for a specific climate and context and then how they may be added to and grown to become permanent and suitable housing for the displaced people. The staged redevelopment process from a partially generic emergency deployment presented in this thesis can provide a solution, or framework for a solution, to many of the problems raised by the research and here, but it cannot be a solution by itself; architecture or design in post‐disaster scenarios must be supported and driven heavily by planning and management from local, national and international sources to be successful and fully realised.</p>

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