10. Introduction to Transitional Shelters
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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What we have learnt
- Transitional shelter is an evolving process shaped by the users' needs.
- The significance of use value in housing outweighs market value for occupants.
- Effective housing strategies require an understanding of the community's socio-economic context and access to resources.
Key Concepts
- -- Transitional Shelter
- A shelter type that evolves through user-driven adaptations reflecting personal needs and economic possibilities.
- -- Use Value vs. Market Value
- The concept that the practical benefits of housing for the user are more important than its financial worth.
- -- Incremental Upgrading
- A process by which households improve their living spaces gradually based on personal resources and needs.
- -- Support and Tissue Levels
- A classification of decision-making in housing, where the tissue refers to the urban fabric and supports pertain to the structural base of housing.
- -- Layers of Housing
- 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.
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