Abstract
Purpose - This study aims to examine the impacts of temporary housing on housing reconstruction after disasters using data collected after the December 2003 Bam Earthquake.Design/methodology/approach - A questionnaire was developed and completed by 279 disaster-impacted households living in small and large campsites and on site of damaged homes provided by government and non-government agencies. Cross tabulation analyses were carried out to analyses the data.Findings - Results of this study show that the type of temporary housing (campsite and on site) that had been provided to the victims has negatively impacted the housing reconstruction. Practical implications - Provision of on site temporary housing to disaster impacted population where possible could speed up a higher quality and more satisfactory housing reconstruction. Originality/value - This paper provides original research evidences for the relationship between type of temporary housing and housing reconstruction.
Purpose - This study aims to examine the impacts of temporary housing on housing reconstruction after disasters using data collected after the December 2003 Bam Earthquake.Design/methodology/approach - A questionnaire was developed and completed by 279 disaster-impacted households living in small and large campsites and on site of damaged homes provided by government and non-government agencies. Cross tabulation analyses were carried out to analyses the data.Findings - Results of this study show that the type of temporary housing (campsite and on site) that had been provided to the victims has negatively impacted the housing reconstruction. Practical implications - Provision of on site temporary housing to disaster impacted population where possible could speed up a higher quality and more satisfactory housing reconstruction. Originality/value - This paper provides original research evidences for the relationship between type of temporary housing and housing reconstruction.