Author: Royal Institute of British ArchitectsPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : City planning
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
Family Life in High Density Housing
Author: Royal Institute of British ArchitectsPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : City planning
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
Family Life in High Density Housing
Author: High-Density Housing
Author: Christian SchittichPublisher: Walter de Gruyter
ISBN: 3034615116
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
In view of the growing number of diverse life styles, the search for flexible, adaptable floor plans has become a fundamental issue in residential building. That the continued demand in urban centres can only be responsibly satisfied by high-density housing is undisputed. More than ever before, building high-density housing is a diverse and challenging task for planners and architects. This book presents international projects which document the complexity of the task, from the design of the floor plans, the development and use of resources, to the use of economically beneficial building systems. The high quality of the architecture and construction in such residential areas can be clearly seen in the uniform illustrations of the floor plans, and large-scale drawings of details. The introductory contributions discuss extensively the topic of floor plan design and development. This book is a comprehensive review of the current state of residential building, the perspectives and future developments.
Family Life in High Density Housing : with Particular Reference to the Design of Space about Buildings
Author: Royal Institute of British ArchitectsPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
Housing As If People Mattered
Author: Clare Cooper MarcusPublisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 0520908791
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 338
Book Description
From the Introduction: Consider these two places: Walking into Green Acres, you immediately sense that you have entered an oasis-traffic noise left behind, negative urban distractions out of sight, children playing and running on the grass, adults puttering on plant-filled balconies. Signs of life and care for the environment abound. Innumerable social and physical clues communicate to visitors and residents alike a sense of home and neighborhood. This is a place that people are proud of, a place that children will remember in later years with nostalgia and affection, a place that just feels "good." Contrast this with Southside Village. Something does not feel quite right. It is hard to find your way about, to discern which are the fronts and which are the backs of the houses, to determine what is "inside" and what is "outside." Strangers cut across what might be a communal backyard. There are no signs of personalization around doors or on balconies. Few children are around; those who are outside ride their bikes in circles in the parking lot There are few signs of caring; litter, graffiti, and broken light fixtures indicate the opposite. There is no sense of place; it is somewhere to move away from, not somewhere to remember with pride. These are not real locations, but we have all seen places like them. The purpose of this book is to assist in the creation of more places like Green Acres and to aid in the rehabilitation of the many Southside Villages that scar our cities. This book is a collection of guidelines for the site design of low-rise, high-density family housing. It is intended as a reference tool, primarily for housing designers and planners, but also for developers, housing authorities, citizens' groups, and tenants' organizations-anyone involved in planning or rehabilitating housing. It provides guidelines for the layout of buildings, open spaces, community facilities, play areas, walkways, and the myriad components that make up a housing site.
Families Living at High Density
Author: Great Britain. Ministry of Housing and Local Government. Sociological Research SectionPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 87
Book Description
Families Living at High Density
Author: Great Britain. Ministry of Housing and Local Government. Research & Development GroupPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 82
Book Description
Social Life and Development in Hong Kong
Author: Ambrose Y. C. KingPublisher: Chinese University Press
ISBN: 9789622013377
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 396
Book Description
The papers in this volume, prepared by social scientists with different specializations, address selected aspects of Hong Kong's post-War development.
High Density Housing
Author: Michael BurbidgePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Apartment houses
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
African American Family Life
Author: Vonnie C. McLoydPublisher: Guilford Press
ISBN: 1572309954
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 367
Book Description
This volume brings together leading experts from different disciplines to offer new perspectives on contemporary African American families. A wealth of knowledge is presented on the heterogeneity of Black family life today; the challenges and opportunities facing parents, children, and communities; and the impact on health and development of key cultural and social processes. Comprehensive and authoritative, the book critically evaluates current policies and service delivery models and sets forth cogent recommendations for supporting families' strengths. Following an overview that traces the ongoing evolution of theory and research in the field, the book examines how African American families fare on numerous indicators of well-being. Throughout, contributors identify factors that promote or hinder healthy child and family development, writing from a culturally sensitive, nonpathologizing stance. The concluding chapter provides an up-to-date framework for culturally competent mental health practice.