Global dwelling: Intertwining Research, Community participation and Pedagogy

This book summarizes the work carried out by OIKONET, an Erasmus Network project dedicated to promoting pedagogic innovation in the field of housing studies which was carried out from 2013 to 2016 with the support of the Lifelong Learning Programme of the European Union. The network was structured into three sub-networks which became interwoven through the project activities: HOUSING RESEARCH was dedicated to identifying relevant research topics in the current debate about housing in a globalized world. COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION aimed at engaging local stakeholders in community action projects to address the planning and renovation of the built environment at various scales, from residential to public. PEDAGOGICAL ACTIVITIES was devoted to the collaborative design and implementation of learning activities to study contemporary housing issues

Assessing local building cultures for resilience & development: A practical guide for community-based assessment

International audienceThe development of a set of tools to enhance appreciation of local practices developed by communities regarding settlements and risks is an initiative that aims to promote context-based strategies for responding efficiently and adequately to habitat improvement and vulnerability reduction needs. This guide offers a methodological and operational support for decision-making and practices towards approaches and actions deeply rooted in local contexts. It is a practical tool that provides detailed explanation on planning, preparing and undertaking field assessments of local practices related to habitat and risks. It refers to a participatory approach suitable for, and adapted to, various geographical, cultural and risk-prone areas. By supporting habitat assessment in all its different aspects, it also fosters links between programmes, providing clues and keys to define and implement coherent projects including income generating activities, livelihood, health and other related sectors. The necessary investment to be taken into account in project planning to achieve the basic step described in this booklet will result in huge savings, as logistical issues will be drastically reduced during the project implementation. It is a worthwhile investment that will lead to decisions ensuring more benefits to the affected communities, including a long-term enhancement of their resilience capacityCet ouvrage s'adresse aux responsables de projets et aux preneurs de décisions. L'auteur explique tout d'abord la démarche de projet respectueuse des cultures constructives. L'auteur présente ensuite une méthode d'évaluation des cultures constructives locales et expose l'importance de celle-ci dans un proje