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    Retrofitting the low-income suburb

    McIntosh, Jacqueline

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    Date
    2016
    Citation:
    McIntosh, J. (2016). Retrofitting the low-income suburb. Masters thesis explanatory document. An unpublished research document submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Masters of Architecture (Professional) UnitecInstitute of Technology, New Zealand.
    Permanent link to Research Bank record:
    https://hdl.handle.net/10652/3626
    Abstract
    Taking Auckland as the focal point for national imperatives for sustainable, affordable housing and regional demands for increased densification, the thesis considers how complex housing requirements might be reconciled and operationalised within the city's most stigmatised suburb. The literature and a series of case studies were reviewed to find strategies and solutions for sustainable affordable housing but also to establish the significance of this work in terms of the role of the architect. Conversations were held with residents and community groups of the aforementioned suburbs as well as with house location specialists to determine the desirability and potential for relocating selected housing stock within the neighbourhood. Preliminary experiments were undertaken with targeted potential users to test ideas and participatory design strategies where shelf-help is a key strategy for many affordable housing schemes. From this foundation, a 6-step process was developed to: reclaim housing that has fallen from favour remove it from its immediate location relocate it to a temporary location retrofit/reconfigure it for sustainability and suitability for a variety of family situations and living arrangements reconnect it with the community the finally reposition it to a permanent site within the community Discussion were held with potential end users/self-builders to explore possibilities and understand the variety of user requirements which resulted in model development and design iterations. The design process and development has been aided by frequent self reflections and ongoing critique. Research project site: Bairds Road, Otara, Auckland
    Ngā Upoko Tukutuku (Māori Subject Headings):
    Whare noho
    Keywords:
    Otara South, Auckland, New Zealand, Bairds Road, Otara, Auckland, New Zealand, housing in Auckland, social housing, state housing, affordable housing, house relocation, community engagement, community construction
    ANZSRC Field of Research:
    120101 Architectural Design, 120503 Housing Markets, Development, Management
    Degree:
    Master of Architecture (Professional)
    Supervisors:
    Budgett, Jeanette
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    This digital work is protected by copyright. It may be consulted by you, provided you comply with the provisions of the Act and the following conditions of use: Any use you make of these documents or images must be for research or private study purposes only, and you may not make them available to any other person. You will recognise the author's and publishers rights and give due acknowledgement where appropriate.
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