Loading the lesson
Loading the lesson
Search AllRounder.ai
Search the courses, subjects, tracks, games and features, or jump straight to a page.
Search the courses, subjects, tracks, games and features, or jump straight to a page.
Learn it your way
A short class with Sarah and her students. The other ways are under More.
Sign up free to listen. Transcripts are free to read.
Let's start by discussing how homeowners are upgrading their shelters. Why do you think 53% of them made changes so quickly?
I think the urgency, like when there's a need for better safety or comfort, can push people to act fast.
Maybe they had access to materials that made it easier for them to upgrade.
Exactly! Priority was given to doors, walls, and windows, mainly to enhance ventilation. Memory aid here: Remember the 'DWW' — Doors, Walls, Windows — as the upgrade triad.
So, people used what they had available, even selling some plastic sheeting to fund these upgrades?
Yes! It's a practical and resourceful approach showing adaptability. Let's summarize: quick upgrades focus on DWW.
Now, let's explore the theoretical aspects. How does Turner differentiate between use value and market value in housing?
Use value focuses on how housing meets the needs of people, which is more important than its market price.
Right! It's like how our homes are reflections of our lives rather than just assets.
Great connection! This is crucial in understanding that shelter evolves based on individual experiences and needs. Remember: 'Housing is a process, not a product.'
That makes sense! It's all about how we personalize our spaces.
Exactly! And as we adapt our homes, we generally consider the layers involved.
Let’s move on to the layers that make up a building. Can someone name the six time-bound layers?
Okay! There's the site, structure, skin, services, space plan, and stuff!
But how often do these layers change?
Good question! Each layer has different lifespans. For instance, the site doesn’t change much, but the stuff might change daily. A mnemonic could be 'S3SPS' — Site, Structure, Skin, Services, Plan, Stuff—to remember them.
That’s really useful! The layers make sense of how buildings evolve.
Exactly! Let’s summarize: S3SPS represents the lifespan of each layer. Each contributes to the building’s adaptability.
Homeowners make gradual improvements to their shelters based on available resources.
Housing is seen as a process influenced by occupant needs and experiences.
Structures are composed of various layers that change over time and influence maintenance and adaptability.
For every layer of a house, there's a change, / From skin to stuff, they all rearrange.
Imagine a family in a temporary shelter working day by day, they upgrade each part with what they can find, turning a simple house into a cherished home as it grows around them.
S3SPS to remember Site, Structure, Skin, Services, Plan, Stuff.
DWW for Doors, Walls, Windows in shelter upgrades.
Term
Incremental Upgrades
Click to flip
Term
Use Value
Click to flip
Term
Building Layers
Click to flip
A gradual approach to improving and upgrading structures based on available resources.
The practical benefits derived from a housing structure, often more significant than its market value.
The financial worth of a property in the market, which does not necessarily reflect its usefulness to occupants.
Different components of a building that change at varying rates and times, influencing its overall function.
A temporary housing solution that allows for gradual upgrades to more permanent structures.
This section explores the processes involved in upgrading shelters with reclaimed materials and discusses the various building layers that form a structure's development.
The section highlights how homeowners prioritize upgrading their shelters, using available materials and resources, and emphasizes the incremental changes that occur in the building process. It also discusses the theoretical aspects of housing, emphasizing that a house evolves based on its occupants' needs and the multiple layers that constitute a building.
This section discusses the transition from temporary to permanent housing solutions and the crucial role of individuals in upgrading their shelters using reclaimed materials and resources. It highlights how a significant percentage of homeowners (53%) initiated these upgrades quickly, prioritizing doors, walls, and windows to improve ventilation. Various approaches were observed, including purchasing timber for construction and using local artisans to create adobe walls.
The section emphasizes that housing is not a static product but a dynamic process, reflecting the lived experiences and evolving needs of its occupants. The theoretical framework presented by Christopher Alexander and John F.C. Turner is incorporated to illustrate the importance of use value over market value in housing, showcasing how individuals gradually transform a house into a home.
Moreover, it delves into critical building layers described by Ian Bentley, discussing six time-bound layers: site, structure, skin, services, space plan, and stuff. These layers differentiate the longevity and maintenance needs of various building components.
Lastly, it advocates for an owner-driven process for transitional housing, emphasizing the importance of a livelihoods framework in supporting communities' access to resources and housing solutions.