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Incremental upgrades of shelters demonstrate the adaptability and economic feasibility for low-income households. The transition process of turning a house into a personalized home emphasizes participatory design and community involvement. Understanding the layers of housing development can aid in creating effective strategies that accommodate the needs and resources of occupants.
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Term: Transitional Shelter
Definition: A shelter type that evolves through user-driven adaptations reflecting personal needs and economic possibilities.
Term: Use Value vs. Market Value
Definition: The concept that the practical benefits of housing for the user are more important than its financial worth.
Term: Incremental Upgrading
Definition: A process by which households improve their living spaces gradually based on personal resources and needs.
Term: Support and Tissue Levels
Definition: A classification of decision-making in housing, where the tissue refers to the urban fabric and supports pertain to the structural base of housing.
Term: Layers of Housing
Definition: The six time-bound layers of a building that affect how shelter can be adapted over time, including site, structure, skin, services, space plan, and stuff.