Purpose Post-disaster housing reconstruction often suffers systemic failures in coordination, resource efficiency and long-term resilience. These shortcomings increase the vulnerability of affected communities. This study proposes and tests an integrated framework that combines building information modelling (BIM), generative design and off-site manufacturing to deliver post-disaster housing. The framework promotes regenerative outcomes by enhancing circularity, resilience and social value throughout the disaster management cycle and the asset lifecycle. Design/methodology/approach The study specifies a workflow in which BIM provides coordination and data integration, generative design supports context-sensitive options and off-site manufacturing accelerates delivery and reuse. Empirical validation draws on a survey of 158 practising architects in Türkiye, a high seismic-risk context, assessing bottlenecks, perceived solutions and their alignment. Findings Respondents endorsed the integrated approach. Coordination and logistics were critical bottlenecks, with BIM rated as an effective lever. Reuse of temporary housing units was preferred over demolition, yet material suitability and design constraints limited adoption, suggesting low recognition of generative design. Off-site manufacturing was valued but showed weaker alignment with challenges, signalling a need for contextual adaptation and professional familiarisation. Practical implications The results prioritise early information coordination, reuse planning and logistics management. They point to design-space exploration for adaptable modules and to deployment protocols that connect design decisions with manufacturing and assembly. Originality/value The article integrates BIM, generative design and off-site manufacturing across disaster phases and the building lifecycle providing empirical evidence of practitioner support for a standards-aware, regenerative pathway for reconstruction.
Tak et al. (2026) studied this question.