De HÁBITAT II a HÁBITAT III. Construyendo con recursos escasos en Latinoamérica

Abstract

Publication that includes the set of experiences and works that Dr. Julian Salas has been developing for decades in very low cost housing in Latin America. The topics are organized into six monographic chapters, beginning with an orderly presentation of what happened since the World Conference on Human Settlements (HABITAT II) of 1996 to nowadays and the concept of Basic Habitability as a tool to work against poverty In terms of habitat. The influence of the land is focused through the reality of the urban landings, exposing the analysis of the data of a survey carried out in 18 Latin American countries. The concern for the improvement of slums is reflected in the presentation of the interventions of Ciudad Sandino (Nicaragua) and Las Palmas in San Salvador. The presence of the materials is present in the influence in the analysis of the costs of the house and in the advantages of which denominates like other materials in the Solutions for Very Low Cost Dwelling. Proposals for technologies and industrialization with limited resources close this latest publication of Professor Salas Serrano.