Metodología de evaluación de prototipos de vivienda temporal post desastres

Abstract

On April 16th, 2016, Ecuador suffered an earthquake with an epicenter located in Pedernales and Cojimíes parishes, which are a part of the Manabi province. The lack of preparedness in prevention, evacuation plans, technical reconstruction protocols, proper articulated recovery between different sectors, both private and governmental, were clearly noticed. Due to these issues, the housing recovery didn’t facilitate resilient processes and forced the population to dwell in tents for a long period.

The need to elaborate and develop a post-disaster reconstruction protocol that will be primary emphasized on housing arises. Through the approach of a methodology that would allow the value of those proposals with integral habitat criteria, such as; comfort, security, progressiveness, etc. Perhaps, post-disaster housing is conceived as a process, instead of a product that would be able to enable the proper appropriation to the needs of the population. In addition, this product must also be able to fit be in the planning and reconstruction process regarding the affected populations.

Constructive technology and sociocultural aspects enhance recovery capabilities. Therefore, a plan that makes the process of building housing can generate employment and recover from social dynamics. In the following context, an interrogate concerned in the post-disaster phase is formulated, promoting the progressive temporary housing that will ultimately work.