Resilient Post-disaster Architecture Beyond a Shelter
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2023
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AI-GENERATED ABSTRACT: Abstract: The increasing frequency and severity of water-related natural disasters, particularly floods, have become a pressing concern due to the impacts of the climate crisis. These disasters have led to significant human and economic costs globally. Resilient architecture has emerged as a critical approach to designing buildings and structures that can withstand and adapt to adverse conditions, providing shelter and stability for affected communities. However, the current reality often involves temporary tents for post-disaster scenarios, lacking the necessary amenities for long-term habitation and community cohesion. To address this challenge, the concept of post-disaster amphibious shelters has gained prominence as a promising solution. Such shelters aim to provide transitional and core shelter options, integrating principles of resilience, adaptability, sustainability, and community cohesion. This research focuses on developing resilient architectural solutions for flood-affected areas in Pakistan, considering the country's vulnerability to global warming and frequent flooding. The research question centers around how the design process of post-disaster amphibious shelters in Pakistan can be informed through the analysis of theoretical manifestos, relevant case studies of floating structures, and existing disaster relief structures. The methodology includes a comprehensive understanding of historical shelters, digital archives, books, websites, and indexed magazines. The selection of case studies, categorized as historical, radical city visions, and contemporary, provides insights into design possibilities based on adaptability, sustainability, security, comfort, transportability, reuse, and assembling options. New developments in materials, such as recycled plastic lumber and fiberglass reinforced plastic, are considered to create lightweight, durable, and water-resistant shelter components. The project aims to tackle the pressing problem of flooding in Pakistan, taking into account the country's topology, inadequate drainage infrastructure, and rapid urbanization. The research findings contribute to the development of innovative and contextually appropriate shelter solutions, addressing the challenges of floods, promoting resilience, and fostering a sense of security, comfort, and community cohesion. By abandoning static and permanent housing in favor of adaptive and sustainable systems, the study seeks to enhance the living conditions and long-term resilience of flood-affected communities in Pakistan. Keywords: Resilient architecture, post-disaster amphibious shelters, flood-affected areas, climate crisis, adaptability, sustainability, community cohesion, floating structures, recycled plastic lumber, fiberglass reinforced plastic, Pakistan