Abstract
An urban development project involving residential and school buildings as an extension of Madras city is described. The analysis of the project is made using the systems approach as a problem of human settlements. The methods adopted for efficient utilisation of space at optimal cost by functional planning, use of prefabricated units and use of new constructional procedures is described. The interrelationship between environmental, technical, social, cultural, psychological, economic, financial and management factors in making decisions for the project is discussed.
Recommended Citation
Purusothaman, P. and Rao, Jawalker K. Sridhar, "Case Study and Analysis of a Low Cost Housing Project in an Urban Area in India" (1970). International Symposia on Low Cost Housing Problems. 49.
https://scholarsmine.mst.edu/islchp/49
Meeting Name
International Symposium on Low Cost Housing Problems Related to Urban Renewal and Development (1970: Oct. 8-9, Rolla, MO)
Department(s)
Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering
Document Type
Article - Conference proceedings
Document Version
Final Version
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 1970 University of Missouri--Rolla, All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 Jan 1970
