Houses in Transformation

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This book analyzes the reasons of spontaneous transformation in self-built houses in the context of developing countries. Recognizing Housing Transformation as a natural phenomenon, the book focuses on self-built houses in the city of Dhaka. Firstly, it explains the explicit reasons behind spontaneous housing transformations. Then the book carefully unveils the implicit values that are hidden behind those explicit reasons. The entire book is an ethnographic journey, which expresses unique stories behind houses in transformation.
This book analyzes the reasons of spontaneous transformation in self-built houses in the context of developing countries. Recognizing Housing Transformation as a natural phenomenon, the book focuses on self-built houses in the city of Dhaka. Firstly, it explains the explicit reasons behind spontaneous housing transformations. Then the book carefully unveils the implicit values that are hidden behind those explicit reasons. The entire book is an ethnographic journey, which expresses unique stories behind houses in transformation.
Provides a new perspective to look at the houses we live in Enlightens the impact of implicit socio-cultural values on housing decisions Includes distinct themes on the reasons behind housing transformation Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

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Tareef Hayat Khan

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Building Regulations Dhaka City Ethnography Habitual Practice Self-built Houses Spontaneous Transformation landscape/regional and urban planning

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