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An overview of challenges and solutions toward improved, low cost building systems in the us
Joint Authors
Ruiz, Fernando P.
Goedert, James D.
Source
Housing and Building National Research Center Journal
Issue
Vol. 5, Issue 3 (31 Dec. 2009), pp.74-80, 7 p.
Publisher
Housing and Building National Research Center
Publication Date
2009-12-31
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Engineering & Technology Sciences (Multidisciplinary)
Topics
Abstract EN
The United States faces a housing affordability crises, especially among minority and disadvantaged populations in both rural and inner city, urban locations.
The solutions to this challenge have come mainly through government subvention programs.
However, dwindling Federal and State monetary resources cannot meet the needs of a burgeoning population requiring safe, energy-efficient, affordable housing.
The United States department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recognized the need to address these issues from a broad, market-driven approach that relies on improved construction methods and materials, rather than simply underwriting inefficient and technologically outdated building practices.
The Partnership for Advancing Technology in Housing (PATH) “is dedicated to accelerating the development and use of technologies that radically improve the quality, durability, energy efficiency, environmental performance, and affordability of America's housing.” HUD’s Office of Policy Development and Research manages and coordinates PATH activities.
This government program in partnership with private industry is currently building a Concept House in Omaha, Nebraska, modeling the most advanced technological building methods currently in practice in the United States for residential construction.
This house integrates compatible advanced building systems as an educational tool for both the housing industry and consumers of US housing.
This paper will present a survey of affordable housing technologies and concepts.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Ruiz, Fernando P.& Goedert, James D.. 2009. An overview of challenges and solutions toward improved, low cost building systems in the us. Housing and Building National Research Center Journal،Vol. 5, no. 3, pp.74-80.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-32670
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Ruiz, Fernando P.& Goedert, James D.. An overview of challenges and solutions toward improved, low cost building systems in the us. Housing and Building National Research Center Journal Vol. 5, no. 3 (Dec. 2009), pp.74-80.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-32670
American Medical Association (AMA)
Ruiz, Fernando P.& Goedert, James D.. An overview of challenges and solutions toward improved, low cost building systems in the us. Housing and Building National Research Center Journal. 2009. Vol. 5, no. 3, pp.74-80.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-32670
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 80
Record ID
BIM-32670