Another space: aspects of design and the informal habitat in great metropolises

This paper investigates the uses of urban space by the homeless. It discusses the livability of their habitats, emphasizing the creativity of the inhabitants in the use of industrial rejects. In this context it further discusses the redefinition of public and private space.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor: Santos, Maria Cecilia Loschiavo dos
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:1994
País:Brasil
Institución:Universidade de São Paulo (USP)
Repositorio:Psicologia USP (Online)
Idioma:portugués
OAI Identifier:oai:revistas.usp.br:article/34495
Acceso en línea:https://www.revistas.usp.br/psicousp/article/view/34495
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Desabrigado
Abrigos
Urbanismo
Criatividade
Homeless
Shelters
Poverty
Urban environments
Creativity
Descripción
Sumario:This paper investigates the uses of urban space by the homeless. It discusses the livability of their habitats, emphasizing the creativity of the inhabitants in the use of industrial rejects. In this context it further discusses the redefinition of public and private space.