A MODEL FOR POST-DISASTER RECONSTRUCTION: THE CASE STUDY IN DINAR/TURKEY

Post-disaster occupants may have different expectations from their post-disaster houses in relation with their living conditions, social and cultural structures formed in their previous urban or rural settlements. Therefore, the objective of this study is to introduce a reconstruction model on the “design ” of the post-disaster houses in rural or urban areas that is appropriate for the user background, requirements and preferences. With the help of the case study in Dinar district, additionally Aktoprak and Gencali villages in Afyon, this research shows that appropriate design of post-disaster houses must be in accordance with occupants ’ changing needs and preferences appropriate to regional living conditions