5.7 LITRATURE REVIEW

State of Housing- UDRI

By Rahul Mehrotra and Kaiwan Mehta

State of Housing: Understanding Deliberate Policy Inaction by Rahul Mehrotra and Kaiwan Mehta provides an in-depth examination of the housing crisis in India.

Lack of affordable housing in India is not due to a lack of demand, but rather the result of deliberate policy inaction by the government.

The authors provide examples of policy failures, including lack of implementation of regulations, absence of tax incentives for developers, and insufficient allocation of resources to housing programs.

The authors analyze the impact of policy inaction on the lives of citizens, including its effects on health, education, and economic well being, as well as the environment and urban landscape.

Recommendations for addressing the housing crisis include: implementation of tax incentives for developers, creation of a dedicated housing ministry, allocation of more resources to housing programs, and engagement of citizens in the policy-making process.

The book is a valuable contribution to the literature on housing policy in India and provides insights into the root causes and consequences of the housing crisis.

'Supports' by Habraken (book)

"Supports: An Alternative to Mass Housing" by John Habraken is a seminal work on housing design and architecture.

The book critiques the traditional mass housing model and proposes an alternative approach, "supports," that emphasizes flexibility and adaptability.

According to Habraken, mass housing is characterized by standardized units, lack of individual control, and rigid separation of public and private spaces.

The supports approach, on the other hand, offers more flexible and adaptable housing units, with the ability for residents to customize and modify their homes over time.

The author argues that supports can provide a more democratic and equitable form of housing, allowing residents to shape their own homes and communities.

"Supports" is a key text in the field of housing design and architecture, and its ideas have had a lasting impact on the housing discourse.

Design concepts and systems for low-income housing by A K Khan (book)

"Design Concepts and Systems for Low-Income Housing" by A.K. Khan provides a comprehensive overview of the design and development of low-income housing.

The author examines various design concepts and building systems, including site planning, building typologies, materials, and construction techniques.

The book covers the various factors that need to be considered when designing low-income housing, including environmental and cultural context, building codes and regulations, and affordability.

The author provides case studies of low-income housing projects from around the world, highlighting the challenges and opportunities faced in different contexts.

The book offers practical guidance for architects, engineers, and other professionals involved in the design and construction of low-income housing.

"Design Concepts and Systems for Low-Income Housing" is an important resource for anyone working in the field of affordable housing and provides a valuable contribution to the literature on the subject.