Sustainable Reconstruction in Urban Areas: A Handbook

Target Users (Target Impact Group)

Distributors / Implementing Organizations

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and Swiss Resource Centre and Consultancies for Development (skat)

Manufacturing/Building Method

N/A

Intellectural Property Type

Open Source

User Provision Model

N/A

Distributions to Date Status

Unknown

Design Specifications

N/A

Technical Support

N/A

Replacement Components

N/A

Lifecycle

N/A

Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters

. Provide technical information on the sustainable neighbourhoods and integrated settlement approaches, including construction materials and technologies, energy efficiency and ecological aspects, alternative water supply and sanitation systems, solid waste and environmentally friendly site management in high-risk and poor-income areas; . Offer guidance on the reuse and recycling of temporary shelters, and on the transfer from transitional shelter to permanent housing; it includes orientation on damage assessments, debris reuse and controlled demolition; . Provide a selection of successful post-disaster reconstruction examples, implemented in cities with recommendations for better disaster preparedness; . Present practical checklists and references to assist practitioners, field workers and other stakeholders in making their choices;

Vetted Performance Status

Unknown

Safety

N/A

Complementary Technical Systems

N/A

Academic Research and References

Compliance with regulations

Any and all actions taken my the implementing organization should comply with local regulations.

Other Information

None