Future Research

Further research is necessary to interpret perceptions and opportunities of self-building across the Uk. Initial qualitative research will take place in the form of conversations and surveys. Conversations will be scripted and unscripted with people developing various interests/understanding of self-built architecture.

If the UK shadows the patterns of European counterparts with similar affordable housing issues, students will be required to understand, customisable off-site, modular or self-built construction. To achieve the above, students must have a sustainable, technical, material, and theoretical understanding behind domestic construction, crucial when creating diverse homes for future living. The teaching system and curriculum will be explored to understand its position on implementing and delivering future living.

Those in construction will be asked of their understanding of future living. Again, how are college or apprenticeships providing information and practical skills when using sustainable materials in preparation for the future, or are they solely taught on how to use traditional materials?

Finally, the public who interact with buildings, this group will mainly have limited or no understanding of future living. Talking to first time buyers, families, retirees and groups with disabilities to investigate the struggles of the existing UK housing stock. This group will be analysed on their access to land offered by the government.

Research Time-line

Sept 2020

Completed

Investigate how self-built architecture can support the poverty, climate and housing crisis in a sustainable future-proofed manner by targeting the economic gentrified constraints of land ownership.

Develop Interests Research proposal

Weekly Talks Outline (Appendix) Essay 2500words Extended Practice Jan 2022