that might emerge. Equally important, it should be developed with an awareness of current legislation and grant elegibility requirements, so as not to jeopardise residents’ chances for obtaining future financial support. Drawing plans As it stands with the current regulations on reconstruction, plans for rebuilding must be officially approved, or drawn up by municipality engineers. It would be helpful to find out if that remains the case, or if there are any exceptions to the rule that will allow architects or architecture students to draw up plans, provided they have been checked by an engineer. What’s permanent, what’s temporary? There seems to be official classification as to what is deemed temporary and permanent, and it would useful to find out the requirements for both. The process of obtaining permission to build is linked to these classifications so it will be useful to work out if there is any middle-ground which can be utilised in projects. Potential to expand It is important to continue to develop relationships with community members, engaging them in workshops and activities. Building up support for the scheme will enable it to have a larger long term impact and bring up more opportunities for live projects to develop at different scales.
Previous Page Drawing pre-earthquake floor plans with Narayan Shrestha
161