ABSTRACT
First published in 1999, this book consists of in-depth family case studies from Africa, Asia and South America. The purpose of the book is to give a clear understanding of the physical and non-physical structures in bottom-up housing approaches. Physical structures include design aspects, materials, infrastructure and construction methods and stages. Non-physical structures include finance sources, participation and decision processes. All these elements present a challenging task for academics, research, policy makers and non-governmental organizations when intervening in bottom-up housing approaches. The book consists of four sections. Section I is an overview of conceptual issues and cross-national studies. Section II through IV are composed of case studies and fieldwork experiences from Africa, Asia (including the Middle East) and South America.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
section Section I
An overview of some conceptual issues
section Section II|1 pages
Case studies from Africa
chapter 2|16 pages
User modifications in public housing estates:
chapter 3|22 pages
Breaking through the barrier of standardisation:
chapter 4|40 pages
Post-occupancy evaluation of five-storey walk-up dwellings:
chapter 6|16 pages
Housing and difference in Cape Town, South Africa:
chapter 7|17 pages
Do grassroots publicity and media success guarantee successful housing?
section Section III|1 pages
Case studies from Asia
chapter 8|20 pages
Housing adaptable to changing conditions:
section Section IV|1 pages
Case study from South America