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Dobbelsteen, A v d, Broersma, S, Fremouw, M, Blom, T, Sturkenboom, J and Martin, C (2019) The Amsterdam energy transition roadmap – introducing the City-zen methodology. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 9(03), 307–20.

Han, Q and Keeffe, G (2019) Stepping stones. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 9(03), 246–57.

Liaros, S (2019) Implementing a new human settlement theory. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 9(03), 258–71.

Nguyen, N T H and Dang, H T (2019) Adaptation of “participatory method” in design “for/with/by” the poor community in Tam Thanh, Quang Nam, Vietnam. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 9(03), 272–82.

Rahmouni, S and Smail, R (2019) A design approach towards sustainable buildings in Algeria. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 9(03), 229–45.

Roggema, R (2019) Towards sustainable cities: about redundancy, voids and the potentials of the land. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 9(03), 283–306.

Smits, M W M (2019) Toward self-reliant development. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 9(03), 321–39.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Household survey; Sub-Sahara Africa; Self-reliance;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 2046-6099
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/SASBE-12-2018-0063
  • Abstract:
    The purpose of this paper is to present an extensive household survey amongst four rural communities on Mt. Elgon Kenya. The area is the chosen area for the author’s overall PhD research. In order to offer the inhabitants of Mt. Elgon suitable housing support, the purpose of this paper is to assess the gap between existing housing capacities and compare those to desired housing capacities. Design/methodology/approach The research combined a survey method with an interview setting. The survey helps the interviewer to structure and register given answers. The interview allows the inhabitant to ask questions or make suggestions. Findings The research finds that the two communities with financial restraints are unable to articulate improved housing (within their existing capacities) without external help. For the two communities with less financial restraints, the research finds that they struggle to maintain, extend or replicate housing solutions without external help. Originality/value The size (200 households), type (purpose, design and approach) and locality of the research are uncommon frameworks to understand inhabitants’ needs toward their built environment. The value, therefore, not only lies in the design of the evaluation framework, but also in the findings that indicate that this is a successful way to conduct this type of research in a vulnerable context. Hopefully providing other researchers in the built environment with an applicable framework.