Thursday, 13 March 2014

Research - Clients

Geographic location Japan, Tohoku

Who was affected - Everyone was affected from urban and rural areas of Tohoku due to the strength of the tsunami traveling almost 10km inland. They have been affected by the total evacuation of their home to get to higher ground leaving most possessions behind. They require medical assistance to those who are injured and military aid to find and save people who are lost or require assistance.

Are they urban or rural location - Both rural and urban areas were affected in Tohoku.

What housing existed before the natural disaster?- Single/multi level buildings, Boating houses, apartments.

What are the climatic conditions? -Harsh climate conditions rising to average warm temperatures and reducing to hard cold temperatures.

Do those displaced dwellers have cultural or religious traditions which influence their apparel day to day activities or social interaction?








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