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This article describes research into affordable housing in Ethiopia by implementing architectural prototypes. The use of architectural prototypes in the development process is discussed in terms...
This publication documents the integrated housing development programme (IHDP). The purpose of this publication is to outline the genesis of the programme and the experience since its inception,...
The aim of this study is to unveil the significance of design considerations in low cost housing provision thorough the IHDP and the extent to which the Addis Ababa Administration had considered...
This paper aims to serve as a springboard for research in areas of disaster management in Ethiopia. It delves into the trajectories that Ethiopian disaster management has gone through.
This report discusses housing for low income people and includes situation analysis, facts and figures, shelter design,and organization. It aims to analyse the cost of alternative building...
This Report addresses the common environmental problems of Haiti and the challenges which arised in both sourcing and disposal of material in shelter projects.
This report addresses the current situation on haiti, and the development that has accured from 2010 earthquake disaster to a path of sustainable recovery today. It covers among others camp...
This issue of Humanitarian Exchange focuses on the response to the January 2010 earthquake in Haiti, noting not only the mistakes made but also encouraging action on the lessons learned.
This handbook documents Catholic Relief Service’s experience in planning and implementing its urban transitional shelter response in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. The publication highlights challenges,...
This is a technical evaluation of emergency shelter solutions found in Haiti four months after the earthquake of January 12th. It focuses on items that provide the structure and the covering of...