Building Design

Appropriate design and construction of low-cost buildings can provide affordable and comfortable homes as well as added protection in disasters.

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Earthquake Resistant housing

  • Technical Brief
  • English

This Brief shows simple methods to make houses safer during earthquakes.

Lucky Lowe, Otto Ruskulis, Published by Appropriate Technology Journal on 02/02/02

Flood Resistant Housing

  • Technical Brief
  • English

Bangladesh has regular floods putting people at risk. This brief describes some flood resistant housing options.

Neil Noble, Dipok Chandra Roy, Published by Practical Action on 02/02/02

Houses with accessibility

  • Technical Brief
  • English

Issues to address when constructing accessible houses.

Published by Practical Action South Asia on 02/02/02

Planning Schools in Developing Countries

  • Technical Brief
  • English

There are many issues you need to consider when planning to set up a school or other institutional building project...

Harriet Stone, Published by Practical Action on 02/02/02

School Buildings in Developing Countries

  • Technical Brief
  • English

Building schools is a significant area of construction activity in many developing countries. This document explains...

Otto Ruskulis, Published by Practical Action on 02/02/02

The Construction of the Timberless House Model

  • manual
  • English

A step by step guide to constructing domed timberless buildings with photographs and technical drawings.

Yousef Hasan Adern, Ali Alzubair, Published by Practical Action Sudan on 02/02/09

Transitional Shelter - Essential criteria to be met

  • Technical Brief
  • English

Criteria to be met when planning a transitional shelter after a disaster.

Otto Ruskulis, Published by Practical Action South Asia on 02/02/02

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