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Low-Cost Concrete Masonry Housing in Colombia
The use of Concrete Masonry (CM) for low-cost housing in Colombia is influenced by local physical, technical, economic and social conditions, some of which can exist in other places in different combinations. Even though it is difficult to talk about special national achievements in this technology, it has been possible to define guidelines for the physical characteristics of low-cost housing and for the construction with Concrete Blocks (CB). Additionally, a few alterations have been made to the CB used in several projects, like the change of the dimensions of the units and the on-site production of all needed types. Those changes modify the cost structure and allow great savings, especially in social-interest programs with free labor provided as a part of the payment for each house, giving CM a different social or well-being significance.
Low-Cost Concrete Masonry Housing in Colombia
The use of Concrete Masonry (CM) for low-cost housing in Colombia is influenced by local physical, technical, economic and social conditions, some of which can exist in other places in different combinations. Even though it is difficult to talk about special national achievements in this technology, it has been possible to define guidelines for the physical characteristics of low-cost housing and for the construction with Concrete Blocks (CB). Additionally, a few alterations have been made to the CB used in several projects, like the change of the dimensions of the units and the on-site production of all needed types. Those changes modify the cost structure and allow great savings, especially in social-interest programs with free labor provided as a part of the payment for each house, giving CM a different social or well-being significance.
Low-Cost Concrete Masonry Housing in Colombia
G. G. Madrid (author) / L. G. Pelaez (author)
1994
17 pages
Report
No indication
English
Housing , Construction Equipment, Materials, & Supplies , Construction Materials, Components, & Equipment , Foreign Industry Economic Development , Low cost housing , Concrete blocks , Colombia , Developing countries , Masonry , Urban areas , Rural areas , Apartment buildings , Characteristics , Terrain , Building codes , Economic analysis , Costs , Production , Reprints , Foreign technology
Low-Cost Concrete Masonry Housing in Colombia
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