The 2005 Kashmir earthquake - a new way to rebuild

This case study explore the 2005 Kashmir earthquake claimed the lives of over 79,000 people across Pakistan. According to Pakistan government figures, 19,000 children died, most of them in collapses of school buildings. 1 People also perished in India and Afghanistan (exact figures for total fatalities varies). Over 3.5 million people were rendered homeless. 

Three homes in Bagh, one of the worst-affected areas, were rebuilt using salvaged lime mortar, stone and timber from damaged houses, with local masons and carpenters involved. Despite more than 160 earthquakes since their construction, all three homes are still standing.