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This booklet contains the full text of an important new international standard which outlines the rights of refugees and displaced persons to return not only to their countries when they see fit...
The importance of mega-events in fostering cooperation and dialogue among the world's peoples and nations is indisputable. Such events, through the bringing together of humanity in all its...
The importance of mega-events in fostering cooperation and dialogue among the world's peoples and nations is indisputable. Such events, through the bringing together of humanity in all its...
Masonry houses with good structural performance may be constructed by appropriate construction procedures, good structural detailing and good quality control. This guide has been divided in...
With this publication, CBM aims to provide guidance for improving access to the built environment for people with disabilities and reducing barriers. The publication includes information on the...
Estos estudios han aportado valiosos conocimientos para la adecuada protección del patrimonio arquitectónico y cultural construido conestos materiales ancestrales, característicos en el territorio...
This guide first lays out the relevant building codes in force in Colombia for small and medium scale construction projects. Subsequent sections discuss factors affecting earthquake vulnerability...
In July, six months after the earthquake, only 19 % of pledged funds had beendisbursed. The domestic community was still in shock and the internationalcommunity voiced a crucial need for everyone...
This manual is mainly put together to help deal with working out inexpensive, effective and acceptable housing schemes for the homeless families in Kerala. Perhaps much of the content of the...
This manual has been prepared to assist those who would like to try rammed earth building and get to know the technique and the equipment used so that they can build a simple structure for...