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Adeyeye, K and Emmitt, S (2017) Multi-scale, integrated strategies for urban flood resilience. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 8(05), 494-520.

Ahmed, I (2016) Housing and resilience: case studies from the Cook Islands. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 7(05), 489-500.

Ali, R A, Mannakkara, S and Wilkinson, S (2020) Factors affecting successful transition between post-disaster recovery phases: a case study of 2010 floods in Sindh, Pakistan. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 11(05), 597–614.

Baroudi, B and Rapp, R (2016) Disaster restoration project management: leadership education and methods. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 7(05), 434-43.

Choi, C Y and Honda, R (2019) Motive and conflict in the disaster recovery process. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 10(05), 408–19.

Durage, S W, Wirasinghe, S C and Ruwanpura, J Y (2017) Tornado mitigation network analysis and simulation. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 8(05), 478-93.

Feofilovs, M, Romagnoli, F, Gotangco, C K, Josol, J C, Jardeleza, J M P, Litam, J E, Campos, J I and Abenojar, K (2020) Assessing resilience against floods with a system dynamics approach: a comparative study of two models. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 11(05), 615–29.

Firouzi Jahantigh, F and Jannat, F (2019) Analyzing the sequence and interrelations of Natech disasters in Urban areas using interpretive structural modelling (ISM). International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 10(05), 392–407.

Ganguly, K K, Padhy, R K and Rai, S S (2017) Managing the humanitarian supply chain: a fuzzy logic approach. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 8(05), 521-36.

Harisuthan, S, Hasalanka, H, Kularatne, D and Siriwardana, C (2020) Applicability of the PTVA-4 model to evaluate the structural vulnerability of hospitals in Sri Lanka against tsunami. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 11(05), 581–96.

Huong, H T L and Dzung, L H (2020) Criteria for flood warning levels in Vietnam. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 11(05), 645–58.

Ismail, F Z, Halog, A and Smith, C (2017) How sustainable is disaster resilience? An overview of sustainable construction approach in post-disaster housing reconstruction. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 8(05), 555-72.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: housing; disaster resilience; sustainability indicators; systems thinking; post-disaster housing reconstruction; sustainable reconstruction
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  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/IJDRBE-07-2016-0028
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    Purpose The intervention of many different organizations during the post-disaster housing reconstructions could also influence the sustainability of the overall socio-ecology of the affected areas. Different approaches in design, selection of building materials and construction technologies deployed in pursuit of disaster resiliency may cause undesirable adverse circumstances to the surroundings, which escalate its susceptibility to future calamities. Therefore, this paper aims to identify relevant key indicators which interpret construction sustainability in a post-disaster housing reconstruction context, and to further investigate the dynamic interactions of these indicators on the socio-ecological system to achieve holistic sustainable post-disaster housing reconstructions. Design/methodology/approach Methodology was divided into three main stages. The first stage involved content analysis of related research materials, whereas the second stage was allocated for empirical data collection from case study and interview sessions. Data obtained from the first and second stage were then used to develop a causal loop diagram in the third stage to identify dynamic interrelationships between the indicators and the variables within a post-disaster reconstruction system. Findings From our results, the nexus of sustainability and disaster resilience is apparent and it is imperative to comprehend their dynamic interactions. The impacts of post-disaster reconstructions on the socio-ecological system are significant. Therefore, the adaptation of integrated sustainable construction approach in the housing reconstruction practice through system thinking will foster a holistic approach in the decision-making process and could reduce environmental damage. This also strengthens the interrelated socio-ecological systems, thus reinforcing disaster resilience in the built environment. Originality/value This research looks into the adaptation of integrated sustainable construction approach in the housing reconstruction practice through systems thinking approach. This will foster a holistic approach in the decision-making process and could reduce environmental damage. This also strengthens the interrelated socio-ecological systems, thus reinforcing disaster resilience in the built environment. This paper also looks into identifying relevant key indicators that interpret construction sustainability, which incorporate environmental, social and economic factors pertaining to the context of post-disaster housing reconstruction in Kuala Krai, Kelantan. The dynamic interrelationships and causal impacts between the indicators with other variables within the system were also established.

Kashem, S B (2019) Housing practices and livelihood challenges in the hazard-prone contested spaces of rural Bangladesh. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 10(05), 420–34.

Kimura, N, Tai, A and Hashimoto, A (2017) Flood caused by driftwood accumulation at a bridge. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 8(05), 466-77.

Kuittinen, M (2016) Does the use of recycled concrete lower the carbon footprint in humanitarian construction?. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 7(05), 472-88.

Low, S P, Gao, S and Wong, G Q E (2017) Resilience of hospital facilities in Singapore’s healthcare industry: a pilot study. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 8(05), 537-54.

Maal, M and Wilson-North, M (2019) Social media in crisis communication – the “do’s” and “don’ts”. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 10(05), 379–91.

Mandal, S, Sarathy, R, Korasiga, V R, Bhattacharya, S and Dastidar, S G (2016) Achieving supply chain resilience: The contribution of logistics and supply chain capabilities. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 7(05), 544-62.

Mukhopadhyay, S, Halligan, J and Hastak, M (2016) Assessment of major causes: nuclear power plant disasters since 1950. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 7(05), 521-43.

Naja, M K and Baytiyeh, H (2016) Risk assessment of high schools in Lebanon for potential terrorist threat. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 7(05), 460-71.

Oloo, J O and Omondi, P (2017) Strengthening local institutions as avenues for climate change resilience. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 8(05), 573-88.

Ongkowijoyo, C S, Doloi, H and Mills, A (2019) Participatory-based risk impact propagation and interaction pattern analysis using social network analysis. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 10(05), 363–78.

Pamungkas, A and Purwitaningsih, S (2019) Green and grey infrastructures approaches in flood reduction. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 10(05), 343–62.

Rafi, M M, Lodi, S H, Ahmed, M, Kumar, A and Verjee, F (2016) Development of building inventory for northern Pakistan for seismic risk reduction. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 7(05), 501-20.

Rautela, P, Joshi, G C and Ghildiyal, S (2019) Economics of seismic safety for earthquake-prone Himalayan province of Uttarakhand in India. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 10(05), 317–42.

Shahin, M, Billah, M, Islam, M M, Parvez, A and Zaman, A M (2020) Cyclone shelters need sustainable development. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 11(05), 659–78.

Subedi, J, Ghimire, R M, Neupane, R P and Amatya, S (2016) Cost difference of buildings in Kathmandu constructed with and without earthquake safer features. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 7(05), 444-59.

Tasantab, J C, Gajendran, T, von Meding, J and Maund, K (2020) Perceptions and deeply held beliefs about responsibility for flood risk adaptation in Accra Ghana. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 11(05), 631–44.