Practice Quincha Construction Technique (2.3) - Lessons from Peru - Disaster Preparedness & Planning

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Question 1.
What is Quincha?
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Think about the materials involved.
Question 2.
Name one benefit of Quincha construction.
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Consider the costs compared to traditional methods.
3Question 3.
What is the primary material used in Quincha construction?
- Concrete
- Timber
- Steel
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Consider which material supports the structure.
4Question 4.
True or False: Quincha construction methods are exclusive to urban areas.
- True
- False
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Think about where it is applied.
Question 5.
Design a small community housing project using Quincha techniques, factoring in local materials and community training sessions needed.
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Think about the roles of community and resources.
Question 6.
Explore how climate change might affect the materials used in Quincha construction over the next decade.
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Look at longer-term resource planning.

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