2020
DOI: 10.3390/su12219027
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Mass Customization for Social Housing in Evolving Neighborhoods in Brazil

Abstract: Mass customization is being adopted in many housing contexts worldwide to provide families with dwellings that suit their individual needs at costs similar to mass-produced items. However, in many social housing contexts, there are barriers that can hinder the adoption of mass customization, despite the benefits it could bring to residents. This is the case in the Brazilian social housing context considering house units for families of the lowest income range. This paper explores the possibilities and limitati… Show more

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“…The developer receives the amount designated for land purchase upfront, but can often negotiate with the previous owner to pay in instalments, leaving a significant amount to start construction. The local authorities approve the final design of the development; however, they cannot deny approval if the project is within the legislation [14,26]. This hinders the municipality's ability to suggest changes and require higher design quality.…”
Section: Production Of Housing Units: Stakeholders Policies and Operationsmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…The developer receives the amount designated for land purchase upfront, but can often negotiate with the previous owner to pay in instalments, leaving a significant amount to start construction. The local authorities approve the final design of the development; however, they cannot deny approval if the project is within the legislation [14,26]. This hinders the municipality's ability to suggest changes and require higher design quality.…”
Section: Production Of Housing Units: Stakeholders Policies and Operationsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…As a result of the lack of guidance, this line of the regulation is often not followed or enforced. Furthermore, when it is followed, the resulting design usually only allows the addition of one room in a specific location [26].…”
Section: Production Of Housing Units: Stakeholders Policies and Operationsmentioning
confidence: 99%
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