Out of Disaster: The Role of Architecture in Disaster Recovery

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Title:	Out of Disaster: The Role of Architecture in Disaster Recovery
Author:	STRICK, SUSAN LEIGH
Description:	Environmental disaster is a worldwide concern, as images of devastation, suffering, and death caused at the hands of Mother Nature appear in the headlines nearly daily. Millions of people are affected by disasters each year. While disasters cannot be stopped, the reaction to and recovery from devastation can be changed to better facilitate the survival and recovery process. This thesis seeks to understand the physical and psychological needs of disaster survivors, as well as personal identity and the community context. With this knowledge, it becomes possible to redefine disaster recovery and approach disaster as a unique opportunity for rebuilding. Using the small town of Greensburg, Kansas as a model, a new approach for disaster architecture is presented through the design of an art therapy center for the community.
Permanent Link:	http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1212121924 http://hdl.handle.net/2374.OX/105956
Date:	2008

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