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Rummage for a Sustainable Earthquake Resistant Structure “Construction Techniques and Technologies” in Northern Areas of Pakistan
Abstract
The research focus on comparative Analysis on the determination of emerging construction technology verses new improved form of indigenous construction techniques-technology. To rebuild confidence among the people it relies on traditions-culture by restoring pride in a new improved form of indigenous construction, using traditional techniques and materials, built-in safety factors that would result in safer buildings. Improved vernacular construction was explored to yield seismic resistant structures through survey, emphasis on the revitalization of the cultural identity of the community. Most techniques are modified or more developed forms of indigenous construction techniques and are already in practice. Paper describes practical solutions for new construction of buildings in the affected area after the earthquake October 8th, 2005 in Northern KP, Pakistan to make the sustainable building structures, resistant to the earthquake by using traditional techniques, local resources, and technologies which is environmentally friendly, socially adaptable for the communities &suggested guidelines for the buildings to be adopted in future.
Authors
Mir Wali Shah
Assistant Professor, Department of Architecture, Hazara University, KPK, Pakistan
Iftikhar Ali
Assistant Professor, Department of Architecture, Hazara University, KPK, Pakistan
Ishtiaq Ahmad
Deputy Manager Architecture, Velosi, Integrity and safety, Islamabad, Pakistan
Keywords
Communities and Culture, Earthquake Resistant, Technology and Techniques, Improved Indigenous Technology, Sustainable Solutions
