13. Adaptive Architecture—A Pathway to Resilient Communities

Adaptive architecture can be explained wherein contemporary construction and vernacular architecture techniques can be brought together to makes its inhabitant feel safe and secured and can be adapted to the local environment. Through the evidence based on the example of the Sangkhola School built for Human Resource Development Department (HRDD), Sikkim State Government, India, in earthquake prone region of East India Sikkim, the study is intended to understand how an architectural intervention can adapt itself within the community instead of just being an architectural artefact, and how this construction can help the community feel prepared and resilient towards next earthquake. The study indicated that, with the hybrid RCC and Ikra, contemporary construction and vernacular architecture techniques brought together to create Sangkhola Primary School, it has attempted in imparting safety and comfort to its users and is adaptive to local weather and environment which is proven from the testimonies of its users.