In 1976, Porteous J.D. stated that 'home' provides both psychic security and psychic security. Similarly to birds, people would often perform a 'ritual' of knocking on a door or other type of entrances before entering another's premise. Home also provides privacy and became something that the owner feels worth defending.
Over a course period of time, the definition of 'home' would include "ideological construct that emerges through and is created from people’s lived experience" (Mallet, S. (2004)). Where the residence is where we live, our "home is how we live".
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RESEARCH ON CLIENTS
Who has been affected? People living in or close to the affected residential area (Families i.e adults, children, elderly).
How have they been affected? Lost of home, lost of family or friends, health risks (caused by the natural disaster, pollution from the debris), supply shortage, psychologically harmed.
What are their needs and vulnerabilities? Medication or operations for physically injuries, fresh food and water supplies for health benefits, clean area for rehabilitation, counselling for psychological traumas (lost of family/ friend, destruction of their 'home', suicidal temptations), a new 'home'.
Location: Urban or rural? Urban
What housing existed before the natural disaster? Basic 1, 2, 3, and 4 bedroom apartments and houses. Units were built for Japanese style living and consist of kitchen/ dining/ living room area, bedrooms, bathroom and utility room. The bedroom consists of a wooden floor or tatami (straw) mat with built in wall drawer and shelves with movable lattice and shoji (paper) interior walls.
How did it deal with the division of spaces, privacy, security, climate control? The majority of off-base housing units have security bars on the windows. These bars are attached to the unit and most do not have release mechanisms on the inside. Off-base units seldom have central cooling and heating systems. During the "cold months," occupants use portable electric heaters or kerosene space heaters. Air conditioners are required in all off-base units. Okinawa’s beautiful sub-tropical conditions can be conducive for the growth of mold. It is imperative that residents assume responsibility to take preventive measures to minimize mold within their off-base housing.
What are the climatic conditions? The average year round temperature on Okinawa is 72 degrees. From November through March, temperatures are cooler (sometimes in the 50's).
Cultural or religious traditions and activities? Standard day to day basis: adults have jobs, children go to school etc;
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PRINCIPLE OF UNIVERSAL DESIGN
Chosen Principle: Size and space for approach and use; Appropriate size and space is provided for approach, reach, manipulation, and use regardless of user’s body size, posture, or mobility.
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