So the technicians return with ideas and when there is consensus, families decide the final proposal. Project method with families: from suggestions from the coordinators, the AT presentations, 3D images of the project and models to illustrate the proposal in assembly.

Support material: plans, presentations and models.

Proposals were taken to the assembly and returned to the coordination.

Mutirões Florestan Fernandes e José Maria Amaral The Process Design method with coordination: the first discussions were with the coordination of the association, from the indication of land and the discussion of measured possibilities.

Issues raised by families: difficulties in the face of the limitations of Retrofit “It’s all women, all the work and coordination.” CONNECT WITH US | twitter | facebook | Preparation and approval bodies: The Workshops and Assemblies that are open and focused to all demand.

Edifício Dandara The Process Design method with coordination: project discussion meetings / workshops.

FUPROVI has facilitated the production of over 15,000 housing units, and is currently producing around 1,000 units per year.5 Importantly, it develops this housing in line with three primary objectives: Promoting the development of housing through assisted self-help construction and mutual aid, Promoting the improvement of low-income families’ economic conditions by increasing their ability to generate income, and, Bringing… At this point, Costa Rica had a total accumulated deficit of housing units of 26%.4 It focuses on assisting the organization and construction of housing for low-income families in urban areas, and has evolved to incorporate community development into its mission. Around 30% of households live in poor conditions and illegal settlements.3 Fundación Promotora de Vivienda (FUPROVI), the Foundation for Housing Promotion, was founded in 1987. Recent economic crises have hurt households across the country, and housing instability has risen as a result.

Costa Rica Background and Key Principles Costa Rica is a relatively well-off Latin American country: 98% of the country’s five million inhabitants have access to improved drinking water, and GDP per capita comes in at $17,000 per year.1 The majority of the country’s population has been urbanized since 1990.2 Nonetheless, this country still has its share of housing challenges.

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