Open Space Innovation in Earthquake Affected Cities

Bryant, M; Allan, P

Open Space Innovation in Earthquake Affected Cities

Bryant, M

Allan, P

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Publisher:: In-Tech
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Citation:: Approaches to Disaster Management - Examining the Implications of Hazards, Emergencies and Disasters, 2013, pp. 183 - 204
Issue Date:: 2013

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dc.contributor.author	Bryant, M https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0559-9633	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Allan, P https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8229-0181	en_US
dc.contributor.editor	Tiefenbacher, J	en_US
dc.date.issued	2013	en_US
dc.identifier.citation	Approaches to Disaster Management - Examining the Implications of Hazards, Emergencies and Disasters, 2013, pp. 183 - 204	en_US
dc.identifier.isbn	9789535110934	en_US
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/114826
dc.description.abstract	There are two types of resilience: engineering resilience, and ecological resilience. [2] Engi‐ neering resilience is drawn from environmental sciences where the resistance to disturbance and rate of return to an optimal equilibrium is paramount. It is predicated on understanding the componentry of a system, the universal applicability of resilience principles, and its ‘efficiency, constancy and predictability’ [3] – all attributes at the core of engineers’ briefs for fail-safe design. Ecological resilience (ex ecological sciences) is about the interrelatedness of a system’s components and forces; how a system can undergo change and still retain function and structure; how it can self-organize; and how it can increase the capacity for learning and adaptation. [4] Evolution exemplifies ecological resilience: it is a force (within a system) that uses random mutations of components (of a system) to lasting advantage. But it is hard to predict how it will work. The characteristics of ecological resilience are immeasurable, different at different scales, dependent on persistence, change and unpredictability, balanced by multiple equilibria, and accepting of experimentation, knowing that it is safe to fail. These characteristics may not always be apparent, but will probably surface when there is a disturb‐ ance, when there is a need to adapt. [5] Nature tells us, paradoxically, that it is perhaps a mistake to try too hard to avoid shocks; that stability lets risk accumulate without providing capability or capacity to deal with disaster; and that volatility actually keeps things manageable [6]. In the wake of apocalyptic disturbances, such as hurricanes, floods and earthquakes, the concept of resilience has penetrated recent urbanism theory. But which type of resilience?	en_US
dc.publisher	In-Tech	en_US
dc.relation.ispartof	Approaches to Disaster Management - Examining the Implications of Hazards, Emergencies and Disasters	en_US
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.5772/3355	en_US
dc.title	Open Space Innovation in Earthquake Affected Cities	en_US
dc.type	Chapter
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utslib.for	1201 Architecture	en_US
utslib.for	120107 Landscape Architecture	en_US
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pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building/School of Architecture
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There are two types of resilience: engineering resilience, and ecological resilience. [2] Engi‐ neering resilience is drawn from environmental sciences where the resistance to disturbance and rate of return to an optimal equilibrium is paramount. It is predicated on understanding the componentry of a system, the universal applicability of resilience principles, and its ‘efficiency, constancy and predictability’ [3] – all attributes at the core of engineers’ briefs for fail-safe design. Ecological resilience (ex ecological sciences) is about the interrelatedness of a system’s components and forces; how a system can undergo change and still retain function and structure; how it can self-organize; and how it can increase the capacity for learning and adaptation. [4] Evolution exemplifies ecological resilience: it is a force (within a system) that uses random mutations of components (of a system) to lasting advantage. But it is hard to predict how it will work. The characteristics of ecological resilience are immeasurable, different at different scales, dependent on persistence, change and unpredictability, balanced by multiple equilibria, and accepting of experimentation, knowing that it is safe to fail. These characteristics may not always be apparent, but will probably surface when there is a disturb‐ ance, when there is a need to adapt. [5] Nature tells us, paradoxically, that it is perhaps a mistake to try too hard to avoid shocks; that stability lets risk accumulate without providing capability or capacity to deal with disaster; and that volatility actually keeps things manageable [6]. In the wake of apocalyptic disturbances, such as hurricanes, floods and earthquakes, the concept of resilience has penetrated recent urbanism theory. But which type of resilience?

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