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An Alternative Holistic Approach to Affordable Housing: Homes of Foam

An Alternative Holistic Approach to Affordable Housing: Homes of Foam <jats:sec><jats:title>Abstract</jats:title><jats:p>This paper presents a holistic alternative approach to the development of a model of affordable housing within the context of Nigeria. This includes the use of low-cost expanded polystyrene (EPS) foams, solar energy, and rainwater harvesting. The holistic framework also considers the infrastructural requirements and a recreational park that is integrated into a model housing scheme. A cost model is used to estimate the minimum construction costs. The long-term mortgage implications of the results are discussed for the development of affordable housing for low- to medium-income families in developing countries such as Nigeria.</jats:p> </jats:sec> http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Perspectives on Global Development and Technology Brill

An Alternative Holistic Approach to Affordable Housing: Homes of Foam

Okwo; Soboyejo
Perspectives on Global Development and Technology , Volume 5 (1-2): 1 – Jan 1, 2006
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Brill
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© 2006 Koninklijke Brill NV, Leiden, The Netherlands
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1569-1500
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1569-1497
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10.1163/156915006777354473
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<jats:sec><jats:title>Abstract</jats:title><jats:p>This paper presents a holistic alternative approach to the development of a model of affordable housing within the context of Nigeria. This includes the use of low-cost expanded polystyrene (EPS) foams, solar energy, and rainwater harvesting. The holistic framework also considers the infrastructural requirements and a recreational park that is integrated into a model housing scheme. A cost model is used to estimate the minimum construction costs. The long-term mortgage implications of the results are discussed for the development of affordable housing for low- to medium-income families in developing countries such as Nigeria.</jats:p> </jats:sec>

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Perspectives on Global Development and Technology – Brill

Published: Jan 1, 2006

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