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Housing provision a study of housing problems of "cage man" /Bong, Kui-fhui. January 2000 (has links)
Thesis (M.Hous.M.)--University of Hong Kong, 2000. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 81-84). Also available in print.
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Tax credit allocations and the development of affordable housing an examination of the low-income housing tax credit program in the state of Delaware /Savage, Joe N. January 2009 (has links)
Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Delaware, 2009. / Principal faculty advisor: Steven Peuquet, Center for Community Research & Service. Includes bibliographical references.
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Public housing as a poverty intervention measure examining the usefulness of poverty threshold method as a measure of affordability, the case of Summit County, Ohio /Boate, Kwame Safo. January 2009 (has links)
Dissertation (Ph. D.)--University of Akron, Dept. of Public Administration and Urban Studies , 2009. / "May, 2009." Title from electronic dissertation title page (viewed 11/18/2009) Advisor, Raymond W. Cox III; Committee members, RaJade M. Berry-James, Ralph P. Hummel, Michael Nelson, Sylvester Murray; Interim Department Chair, Raymond W. Cox III; Dean of the College, Chand Midha; Dean of the Graduate School, George R. Newkome. Includes bibliographical references.
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Social prestige in a low income housing communityBrowning, Grainger January 1962 (has links)
Thesis (Ph.D.)--Boston University. / Introduction
Social stratification is a well documented phenomenon in sociological literature; however, there is substantial recognition that understanding of the underlying principles is inadequate and incomplete. There is often confusion of general and specific types of stratification, and the most widely accepted stratification indices are based on studies of old, stable, and integrated communities. In the light of these limitations, there is an expressed need for (1) the investigation of various kinds of communities and (2) greater precision in defining the types of stratification studied.
A socially heterogeneous, low income housing project, fictitiously designated Project HH, was selected as the field of study because a review of the literature did not reveal any such population as having been previously investigated. Using as a point of departure Max Weber's conceptualization of the three orders of stratification as manifested in political power, economic power and social status, this research confined itself to the question of social status. [TRUNCATED]
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Evaluating the 4A's framework in serving the low-income consumer self-help housing needsMthembu, Bhekizitha 06 May 2010 (has links)
This research project investigated the applicability of the 4As framework amongst the lowincome consumers for self-help housing in South Africa based on the study by Anderson and Billou (2007). In their research they established that in the heart of all organisations’ success in serving the low-income consumer; there is development of an approach that delivers the 4As, namely: acceptability, availability, affordability and awareness. South Africa, like the rest of the developing world, has a dire need to address poverty with regards to shelter as a more visible dimension of poverty. The lack of housing delivery has persisted despite South Africa putting in place a number of housing initiatives meant to alleviate the housing backlog. This research was conducted under the assumption that when people have control and responsibility over key decisions in the housing process (self-help housing), that helps break the barrier to alleviation of poverty and lack of reasonable housing. Recognition of any continuous improvement idea in low-cost housing (like the 4As framework), should help strengthen the self-help housing efforts and help the state achieve more with less effort. The study was conducted using quantitative method - focused on the consumer perspective and was confined to household owners whose earnings are less than R3,500 per month. This was the target group in the scope of the study regarded as the lowincome housing consumer and were designated as ‘poor’ for purposes of this study. The study found that the 4As framework does work and can be applied in the low-income consumer market for self-help housing needs. The research also found that affordability and availability were the highest rated by the poor consumers confirming the theory that affordability and availability of products amongst the low-income consumers are the main barriers. / Dissertation (MBA)--University of Pretoria, 2010. / Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) / unrestricted
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The impact of private construction and government housing programs in a local housing market /Brueggeman, William B. January 1971 (has links)
No description available.
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An Evaluation of the low-income housing sector in JamaicaWilliams, Grace D. 20 November 2006 (has links)
The following thesis addresses the need for low income housing in Jamaica with the purpose of evaluating the existing circumstances that influence the growth or decline of the low income housing industry. The focus is on identifying solutions that fuel growth. Research on the current state of low income housing in Jamaica and the programs that have been established to aid in the development of such housing, was carried out in the United States and in Jamaica. Questionnaires were developed and sent to individuals within the construction industry, targeting those who participate on low income housing projects. The results were collected, analyzed, described, and were used to extrapolate the research results. From this conclusions were drawn and recommendations made. Although Jamaica is considered a developing nation, in some advancement the island operates on a first world level. However, challenged by economic development, providing low income housing is limited by the resources available and the effectiveness of the programs implemented. This research attempts to create an overview of Jamaicas low income housing industry.
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Minimum design standards strategies for specific urban locations with reference to India /Krishnaswamy, Vidya, January 1990 (has links)
Thesis (M.S.)--Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1990. / Vita. Abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 156-165). Also available via the Internet.
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Structural, economic and environmental feasibility of plastic load-bearing walling and roofing system for low-income housingLe Roux, Franel 12 1900 (has links)
Thesis (MEng) -- Stellenbosch University, 2014. / ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The lack of adequate housing becomes an increasing concern as the human population increases, which is
not only restricted to Africa, but worldwide. With the world becoming more environmentally aware, the aim
towards more sustainable development has become more essential. This results in alternative building
technologies (ABT’s) being investigated to address the backlog in housing.
This study investigates plastic materials as structural elements in low-income housing to address the housing
backlog in a structurally stable, cost efficient and environmentally sustainable manner. The viable plastic
materials that were identified are FFC (foam-fibre composite) and WPC (wood-plastic composite) as
structural elements and EPS (expanded polystyrene) as a core infill panel.
Material parameters were obtained experimentally which were used in a numerical analysis to validate the
structural stability of a modular WPC housing unit. The experimental work includes a direct compression,
direct tension, compressive creep and a four-point bending test for the WPC. With the sandwich panels a
push-though shear and four-point bending test were done. The compressive strength of the EPS as well as a
relative bond strength of the selected adhesives was also tested. Furthermore, a comparative study was
conducted on the fire performance (fire rating), cost efficiency as well as the environmental sustainability of
three housing units constructed of FFC, WPC and block and mortar, respectively. In terms of structural
stability, a modular plastic housing unit was devised and validated by both experimental work and plastic
material investigations which showed that WPC can be used for load-bearing walling (with EPS as core infill
panel), roofing and flooring systems. From the comparative study, it was found that the fire rating of the block and mortar housing unit met the
requirements of 20 and 30 minutes for the internal and external walls, respectively, prescribed by SANS
10400-T (2011). The fire rating of the block and mortar housing unit was met in terms of integrity, insulation
and stability. The two modular plastic housing units, however, only met the fire rating in terms of integrity
and insulation, but failed to meet the requirements in terms of stability. The approach used to determine the
fire behaviour of a housing unit is not as accurate as the physical fire test, since assumptions are made in
terms of the fire properties. However, the approach gives an indication of the fire performance of a housing
unit. FFC and WPC are laminated with PVC (polyvinyl chloride) which emits hydrochloride acid (HCl), when
burning. Hydrochloride acid is a toxic gas. Thus, according to one of the minimum norms, stipulated by the
NHBRC Home Building Manual and Agrément, an adequate housing unit should not emit harmful gasses.
Although these regulations are not mandatory, in terms of this, WPC and FFC are not viable building
materials for an adequate housing unit, especially when human behaviour and smoke control are considered.
However, this aspect can be improved by adding additives to control, and in some cases prevent, smoke
production.
The comparative study also indicated that the cost efficiency of the FFC housing unit is comparable to that of
the block and mortar design. The modular WPC housing unit has a cost which is substantially greater than
that of the FFC as well as the block and mortar housing units. The modular plastic housing units, FFC as
well as WPC, typically utilise unskilled labour to construct a housing unit, which can lead to the socioeconomic
conditions of a community being improved by means of job creation. Due to the relative ease of
construction of a modular plastic housing unit as well as a construction period of approximately three days,
the demand for housing can be reached at a more rapid pace than by using conventional methods.
In terms of the environmental sustainability, the plastic materials showed less negative environmental
impacts as well as improved energy efficiency compared to the block and mortar unit. / AFRIKKANSE OPSOMMING: Die tekort aan voldoende behuising raak ʼn kommerwekkende probleem in die huidige samelewing soos die
wêreld populasie aan hou toeneem, waar hierdie probleem nie net tot Afrika beperk is nie. Soos die wêreld
meer omgewingsbewus raak, word daar gestrewe na meer volhoubare ontwikkeling in die boubedryf wat
aanleiding gee tot die ontwikkeling van alternatiewe bou tegnologieë (ABT’e) om die behuisingsagterstand
op te los.
Plastiese materiale word ondersoek vir hul gebruik as strukturele elemente in lae-inkomste behuising om die
behuisingsagterstand in ʼn struktureel stabiele-, koste effektiewe- en omgewingsvolhoubare manier op te los.
Geskikte plastiese materiale is geïdentifiseer as SVS (skuim-vesel samestelling) en HPS (hout-plastiek
samestelling) vir gebruik as strukturele elemente en uitgesette polistireen is gebruik as ʼn invul paneel.
Materiële eienskappe was eksperimenteel bepaal, wat in ʼn numeriese analise gebruik was om die strukturele
stabiliteit van ʼn modulêre HPS behuisingseenheid te verifieer. Die eksperimentele werk sluit ʼn direkte druk,
direkte trek, druk kruip en ʼn vier-punt buig toets in, wat uitgevoer is met HPS. Vir die saamgestelde paneel
was daar ʼn druk-deur skuif en ʼn vier-punt buig toets gedoen. ʼn Druk toets met die uitgesette polistireen en ʼn
relatiewe verband sterkte vir die geselekteerde gomme was ook getoets. Verder, is ʼn vergelykende studie
gedoen op die vuur uitvoering (vuurbestand waardering), koste effektiwiteit en die
omgewingsvolhoubaarheid van ʼn SVS-, HPS- en blok-en-mortel behuisingseenheid. ’n Ontwerp is bepaal en
geverifieer deur beide eksperimentele werk en analitiese ondersoeke, wat gewys het dat HPS gebruik kan
word as ʼn lasdraende muurpaneel (met uitgesette polistireen invul), so wel as ʼn dak- en vloer sisteem. Daar is gevind, vanaf die vergelykende studie, dat die vuur uitvoering van die blok-en-mortel
behuisingseenheid voldoen aan die vereiste van 20 en 30 minute onderskeidelik vir die interne en eksterne
mure, soos voorgeskryf deur die SANS 10400-T (2011). Die vuur waardering van die blok-en-mortel
behuisingseenheid het in terme van integriteit, insolasie en stabiliteit voldoen. Die twee modulêre plastiek
behuisingseenhede het erger aan die vuur waardering slegs in trems van integriteit en insolasie voldoen. Hul
het misluk in die voldoening in terme van stabiliteit. Die benadering wat gebruik was om die vuur gedrag
van ʼn behuisingseenheid te bepaal, is nie so akkuraat soos ʼn fisiese vuur toets nie. Dit is omdat vir die
benadering aannames in terme van die vuur eienskappe gemaak is. Die benadering gee egter ʼn indikasie van
die vuur uitvoering van ʼn behuisingseenheid. SVS en HPS is gelamineer met PVC (poliviniel chloried) wat hidrochloried suur (HCl) afgee wanneer dit
brand. Hidrochloried suur is ʼn giftige gas. Volgens een van die minimum norms, gestipuleer deur die
NHBRC Home Building Manual en Agrément, moet ʼn voldoende behuisingseenheid nie giftige gasse afgee
nie. Al is die regulasies nie verpligtend nie, in terme hiervan, is SVS en HPS nie ʼn uitvoerbare boumateriaal
vir ʼn voldoende behuisingseenheid nie, veral wanneer menslike gedrag en rook beheer aangespreek word
nie. Nietemin, die aspek kan verbeter word deur die byvoeging van bymiddels om die rook produsering te
verminder en in sommige omstandighede te voorkom.
Die vergelykende studie het ook gewys, dat die koste effektiwiteit van die SVS-behuisingseenheid
vergelykbaar is met die van ʼn blok-en-mortel behuisingseenheid. Die HPS-behuisingseenheid se koste is
aansienlik hoër as die van SVS-en die blok-en-mortel behuisingseenheid. Die modulêre plastiese, SVS en
HPS, behuisingseenheid maak tipies gebruik van ongeskoolde werkers om die behuisingseenhuid op te rug,
wat tot ʼn verbetering in die sosio-ekonomiese toestande in ʼn gemeenskap kan lei, deur dat dit werk skep.
Aangesien die modulêre plastiese behuisingseenheid met relatiewe gemak en in ongeveer drie dae opgerig
kan word, kan die aanvraag tot behuising vinniger bereik word, as wanner die konvensionele boumetodes
gebruik word.
In terme van omgewingsvolhoubaarheid, het die plastiese materiale minder negatiewe omgewingsimpakte en
is meer energie-doeltreffend in vergelyking met die blok-en-mortel onwerp.
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Self help housing the geographic impact of Habitat for Humanity projects in Wilmington, Delaware /Browning, Lusiana Loanakadavu. January 2006 (has links)
Thesis (M.A.)--University of Delaware, 2006. / Principal faculty advisor: Peter Rees, Dept. of Geography. Includes bibliographical references.
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