Housing by People: Towards Autonomy in Building Environments
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Introduction by Colin Ward
'John Turner is something much rarer than a housing expert; he is a philosopher of housing, seeking answers to questions which are so fundamental that they seldom get asked.'
From Colin Ward's Introduction
John Turner's classic essay now in its fourth edition makes a unique contribution to housing theory and practice. His three Laws of Housing summarize the psychological, social and economic basis of his thesis:
1. When people have no control over, nor responsibility for, key decisions in the housing process, dwelling environments may become a barrier to personal fulfillment and a burden on the economy.
2. The important thing about housing is not what it is, but what it does in people's lives.
3. Deficiencies and imperfections in your housing are infinitely more tolerable if they are your responsibility than if they are somebody else's.
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