Research Project - Low-Cost Housing Issues (Solution)
Solution Case Study 1: Sheikh Sarai Housing, India / Raj Rewal Project Name: Seikh Sarai Housing, New Delhi Project Location: Sheikh Sarai,New Delhi, India, Built 1982 Area: 35 acres Density: 100 Aptmts / ha Total No. of Units: 550 Architect: Raj Rewal TARGET AUDIENCE -Affordable Housing built for medium and low-income Groups BUILT FABRIC -Low-Rise High-density walk-up apartments, clustered to create internal shaded streets linked by gateways and open courtyards (traditional Indian architectural elements) for public use to resemble a traditional urban settlement, and as an expression of style of the architect. The gateways, a common feature within the project enabled high level of transparency despite being a high-density development rendering it legible for the users. MOVEMENT AND FLOW – Clear demarcation of vehicular and pedestrian streets, restricting the vehicular flow to the peripheries with few access points along the road and enhancing pedestrian fl...
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