REBUILDING NEPAL Click on links and Images for the full story

BACKGROUND STORY New York Times Article make sure you explore the great pictures, videos and map links. CNN website check out the videos Nepalese Topographical and Political maps-Use to choose a location in which to rebuild your home. Think whether you would rather be Urban or Rural.

Learn about Nepal’s Culture and Lifestyle (at home -> login: lcpse, password: elem)

Background information about Nepal World Health Organization Assessment of Disaster Nepal Housing Demands & Culture - This is a very large document. Use the Table of Contents to find the information most useful to you.

DESIGN & REBUILD

Nepal House Models Traditional Building Materials of Nepal Ebook (PDF) ? Construction Materials in Nepal Cost of Living Expenses in Nepal How Not to Rebuild Nepal- Some great points about re-building. Build Change: A relief organization dedicated to building safer houses in earthquake prone areas including Nepal. Check out the Resources page. Audio Interview with founder of Build Change- Elizabeth Hausler, Ph.d Civil engineer and brick mason. Earthbag Structures This websites provides information for simple ways to build temporary and permanent shelters in disaster-prone areas. (Related websites & more)

sign up with your LCPS google account to create floor plans online. (Tips and Tricks Tutorial)