Multi-storey social housing estates : design guidance

Abstract EN

This paper reviews a certain number of recent empirical studies on social housing design, in relation to some aspects, such as : design quality, standards, health, ecological, energy saving, management, maintenance and repair and competition among designers and developers.

Although the subject is complex and in conflict, some practical actions on different levels especially design seem to lead to partial improvements.

Useful recommendations are made as guidance for future design of social housing programmers.

This paper reviews a certain number of recent empirical studies on social housing design, in relation to some aspects, such as : design quality, standards, health, ecological, energy saving, management, maintenance and repair and competition among designers and developers.

Although the subject is complex and in conflict, some practical actions on different levels especially design seem to lead to partial improvements.

Useful recommendations are made as guidance for future design of social housing programmers.

This paper reviews a certain number of recent empirical studies on social housing design, in relation to some aspects, such as : design quality, standards, health, ecological, energy saving, management, maintenance and repair and competition among designers and developers.

Although the subject is complex and in conflict, some practical actions on different levels especially design seem to lead to partial improvements.

Useful recommendations are made as guidance for future design of social housing programmers.