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Many structures currently in use have been built adopting traditional practices. In recent years, the role of intermediate construction technology has emerged, and this trend has led to the...
The speaker, Rolf Grossembacher, spoke about projects in North Caucasus with which SDC/HA is involved. He noted that the region has seen significant population displacement in recent years. His...
Most houses in rural India are masonry houses. The masonry walls are built with burnt clay brick or natural stone masonry. Many choices are made across India for the roof. For instance, a sloping...
How can emergency response be delivered in a more conflict-sensitive manner? To what extent should this be a priority for the sector? What practical tools and approaches have aid agencies used to...
The Indian Ocean tsunami on 26 December 2004 devastated the coastline in Aceh province on the northern tip of Indonesia, leaving 167, 000 people dead and over half a million without homes. This...
The purpose of these guidelines, prepared by a commettee of international experts led by Roberto Mieli of Mexico and Svetlana Brzev of Canada, is to:
Explain the mechanism of seismic...
On the 8th of November 2013 super typhoon Haiyan, known in the Philippines as Yolanda, made landfall in the Philippines. It proceeded as a category 5 typhoon across the central Philippines,...
Shelter Projects 2010 is the third annual compilation of shelter programmes. This book contains summaries of shelter projects that have been implemented in response to conflicts, complex...
No two situations are the same. The effect of the climate, the security, the local authorities, media interests - it is always a mix of approaches. We have to adapt to these different situations....