MASS HOUSING
HOME- House of Metropolitan Emigrants
A look at the population and income pyramid, reveals that the ‘bottom of the pyramid’ is in itself a heterogeneous mix of
communities of varying vulnerabilities. The outreach of the planner’s eye has reached only a part of the urban poor – leaving many outside the purview of the government, especially the slum redevelopment board. The focus of this design is on the homes for people that fall into these segments
The HOME Project, in its essence, aims to provide viable affordable options the housing / shelter / built environment to
vulnerable urban poor communities. The design aims to deliver a significant improvement in the living conditions of people by providing ample amount of natural light and ventilation, improved indoor air quality, security and protection from pest and rodents, thereby increasing the livelihood productivity and providing a healthy environment safe for inhabitation.
