Social, Economic, and Environmental Benefits of Vernacular Architecture in Post-Disaster Reconstruction

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The ongoing process of rebuilding after a disaster has some ongoing challenges with regard to social acceptability, economic viability, and environmental sustainability. The majority of reconstruction programs utilize standardized housing models that may not adequately address local culture, available economic means, and environmental factors. Therefore, the transition from temporary housing to long-term settlement is often not resilient and does not provide residents with a satisfactory solution. This paper will examine the environmental, social, and economic benefits of utilizing vernacular architecture as an alternative to traditional postdisaster reconstruction practices. Although the traditional definition of vernacular architecture may be limited to the use of local building materials and traditional building forms, this study will define vernacular architecture in terms of the process by which vernacular architecture is built, such as relying on the participation of users, utilizing locally available resources, and adapting to the socio-cultural and economic contexts of the users. This study uses a qualitative and comparative approach in order to review academic literature…

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