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Mousawi S A. Flexibility Approach to Incremental Housing Design. JOTS 2024; 2 (3) :15-31
URL: http://jots.knu.edu.af/article-1-44-en.html

The significant issue concerning human rights is the housing problem faced by low-income groups in society. One recurring mistake in most housing supply plans is the reliance on complete architectural designs for houses. However, a group of experts, with a better understanding of the needs of low-income residential groups, believes that instead of designing and presenting fully finished housing prototypes, authorities should focus on providing examples of incremental completion for residential units. It appears that this type of housing does not require a high budget and can be constructed quickly, making its development crucial for ensuring social and economic stability in fostering national development. Therefore, this paper aims to identify the features, dimensions, and indicators of incremental housing and propose a model designed to address the housing problems of low-income groups in developing countries. In the design and construction process of incremental housing, houses will offer various types of views and suitable layouts according to the occupants' demands. Low cost, flexibility, and the right to make informed choices about future development and the use of available building materials are among the main characteristics that will satisfy residents in this approach.