Catalonia Int'l Univ. WS for 311 Earthquake Recovery on Dec.,2011

1. KATSUSHIKA HOKUSAI, THE GREAT WAVE OFF KANAGAWA
TEMPORARY HOUSING
FOR OOFUNATO
Ana Livi, John Holm,
Tommaso Sacconi, Flavia Scognamillo

2. 01_OUTLINE OF OOFUNATO SITUATION _ Geography
JAPAN OFUNATO _ Prefectura de Iwate
Coordinates: 39°4′N 141°43′E
Country Japan
Region Tōhoku
Prefecture Iwate
Government
– Mayor Kimiaki Toda
Area
– Total 323.28 km2 (124.8 sq mi)
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)

3. 01_OUTLINE OF OOFUNATO SITUATION _ Tsunami maps
TSUNAMI AFFECTED AREAS MAP
TSUNAMI DAMAGES MAP

4. 01_OUTLINE OF OOFUNATO SITUATION _ Tsunami
VERTICAL SLICE THROUGH A A. BETWEEN EARTH QUAKES B. DURING AN EARTH QUAKE C. MINUTES LATER
SUBDUCTION ZONE Stuck to the sub ducting plate, the An earthquake along a subduction Part of the tsunami races toward
One of the many tectonic plates that overriding plate gets squeezed. Its zone hap pens when the leading edge nearby land, growing taller as it
make up Earth’s outer shell descends, or leading edge is dragged down, while of the overriding plate breaks free comes in to shore. An other part
“subducts,” under an adjacent plate. an area behind bulges upward. This and springs seaward, raising the sea fl heads across the ocean toward
This kind of boundary between plates is movement goes on for decades or oor and the water above it. This uplift distant shores.
called a “subduction zone.” When the centuries, slowly building up stress. starts a tsunami. Meanwhile, the
plates move suddenly in an area where bulge behind the leading edge
they are usually stuck, an earthquake collapses, thinning the plate and
happens. lowering coastal areas.

5. 01_OUTLINE OF OOFUNATO SITUATION _ Tsunami datas for Oofunato
RUNUP HEIGHT - the maximum elevation the wave reaches at
the maximum inundation.
TSUNAMI RUNUP
Km
above sea level in meters 5 = Runup Height,
TSUNAMI RUNUP LOCATION EFFECTS Post-tsunami
survey
measurement
4 = EXTREME (~$25 million or more)
COMMENTS FOR TSUNAMI RUNUP
REFERENCES FOR TSUNAMI RUNUP

6. 01_OUTLINE OF OOFUNATO SITUATION _ Tsunami effects
BEFORE AFTER

7. 01_OUTLINE OF OOFUNATO SITUATION _ Tsunami effects

8. http://sertit.ustrasbg.fr/SITE_RMS/2011/05_rms_japan_2011/mid/SERTIT_CHARTER359_P12_japon_ofunato_crise_8k_A1_20110314_fr_
midres.jpg
01_OUTLINE OF OOFUNATO SITUATION _ Tsunami effects maps
http://www.tenkai-japan.com/2011/07/09/ofunato-city-proposed-rough-design-of-reconstruction/

9. 01_OUTLINE OF OOFUNATO SITUATION _ Land use cotrol and housing relocation
Existing High Ground Tsunami Control Forest Cities
Naturally occurring high ground may be used or modified for Cities and towns can plan for tsunami control forests between the shore
vertical tsunami evacuation. and the developed part of town.
Large open areas on high ground offer easy access for large The trees of the forest act as a buffer, helping to dissipate the wave
numbers of people with the added advantage of avoiding the energy as it washes ashore and filters out large ocean debris. Along the
possible anxiety of entering a building after an earthquake. Sanriku Coast of Japan, the spruce tree is favored for their counter
Existing high ground should be evaluated for the potential of tsunami groves. Coastal reefs are also protected for their potential to
wave run up or erosion. decrease the devastating effects of tsunamis.
Zoning
Cities can zone low-lying high-risk tsunami areas for open
space use or if necessary, for large lots. This may decrease
the amount of people in a high-risk area and/or decrease
the amount of potential damage or floating debris from a
tsunami.
Large lot zoning creates a lower density of In low risk areas, sites can be closer
land use in high risk areas. together.
ATEP ©2006-2010 UAF Geophysical Institute

10. 01_OUTLINE OF OOFUNATO SITUATION _ Land use cotrol and housing relocation

11. 02_STRUCTURE OF PROJECT _ Site Possibility
Site suggestion
for implementing
the temporary
house project
Schools where
people is gather
for emergency
assistance

12. 02_STRUCTURE OF PROJECT _ Site Possibility
Destruction line
Site suggestion in
between the
destroyed and the
preserved areas
Not too far from the
sea for the residents
that depend on the
fishing industry
Integrating the
residents of the
project in the
original city fabric

13. 02_STRUCTURE OF PROJECT _ The concept
New planned
residential area
including community
centre, community
gardening, playground
area, and small scale
commercial units.
To promote, keep and
reestablish human
relations.
To promote a good
environment for mental
and psychological post-
catastrophe recovery.

14. 02_STRUCTURE OF PROJECT _ The concept
Flexible and easy to assemble modular structure. (0,9 m modules).
Possibility to adapt and improve temporary structure to a permanent one.
Residential area fully served by services and infrastructure from the municipality, as
any other city area.

15. 02_STRUCTURE OF PROJECT _ The concept

16. 02_STRUCTURE OF PROJECT _ The concept

17. 02_STRUCTURE OF PROJECT _ The concept

18. 02_STRUCTURE OF PROJECT _ Counterpart and Duration Supply
Counterpart
NGO: Implementation of project. Coordination of design,
planning, assembling and selection of families.
Government: Support for land selection, service
provision and maintenance.
Population: Self organization, participation in design
decisions and maintenance
Duration of Supply
month month month month month Month more than
1 2 3 4 5 6- 2 years 2 years
Design, organization and selection
of residents
Logistical Planning
Receiving material, assembling
Installation infrastructure
Assembling community centre
Official Temporary phase
Adaptation/ Improvements for
permanency of residents

19. 02_STRUCTURE OF PROJECT _ Number of Houses and Estimated Cost
Number of houses
80 or 96 house units
(3 typologies: 1, 2 or 3 rooms)
1 Community Centre with special rooms for meetings and
basic health and mental care
Common open areas: garden and playground
Estimated Cost
Cost per unit (including infrastructure cost): 30,000 Euros
96 units: 2,880,000 Euros
Cost Community Centre: 80,000 Euros
Total: 2,960,000 Euros

20. 03_SITE PLAN, PROJECT PLANS, SKETCHES
Common space House units: 3 typologies: 1, 2 or 3 rooms
Commercial
Materials
Internal panels: 70% wood-based
panels and rubber produced from
recycled tires
External panels: Masonite boards
with recycled plastic laminate and
foam insulation

21. 03_SITE PLAN, PROJECT PLANS, SKETCHES
Materials
Internal panels: 70% wood-based
panels and rubber produced from
recycled tires
Source: Loq-kit
External panels: Masonite boards
with recycled plastic laminate and
foam insulation

22. 03_SITE PLAN, PROJECT PLANS, SKETCHES
SERVICE LINE
kitchen
kitchen kitchen
bathroom bathroom bathroom
bedroom bedroom living room
bedroom
bedroom bedroom bedroom
living room
/ living
room
24 m2 27 m2 41 m2

23. 03_SITE PLAN, PROJECT PLANS, SKETCHES

24. 03_SITE PLAN, PROJECT PLANS, SKETCHES

25. 03_SITE PLAN, PROJECT PLANS, SKETCHES

26. SERVICE LINES_WATER _ELECTRICITY
PRIVATE SERVICES
STAIRS
COMMON SPACE

27. GREEN
BEAUTIFICATION_GREEN
COMMERCIAL SPACES

28. 04_RESIDENTS SELECTION AND MAINTENANCE PLAN
Residents organize themselves in 8 or 9 groups (10 families)
groups of 9 families selected by lottery
Total: 80 or 96 families
ELDERS (approximately 300 residents)
SPECIAL NEEDS Objective:
To promote community sense,
to stimulate community
ANY organization and ownership.
To strength the partnership amongst
NGO, residents and government.
GOVERNMENT DECISION To try to be as fair as possible.
Maintenance:
Each resident is responsible for your own house and
immediate surroundings.
The government is responsible for normal services
as in other areas of the city.
The NGO can help the community to organize themselves
and have a elected local leader to manage
the maintenance of the common areas.

29. 05_POST-PROJECT
INTERMEDIATE GOALS
 Develop sense of community
 Promote residents’ responsibility
 Guarantee the sustainable and
successful maintenance of the
new residential area.
LONG-TERM GOALS
 Attempt to adapt the project for a
permanent residential use or
transform in other equipment for
the city.
 It is also possible to disassemble
the modular structure and rebuild
in another site.

30. Ana Livi, John Holm,
Tommaso Sacconi,
Flavia Scognamillo
THANK YOU VERY MUCH!