A further look into shelters can provide us with simple solutions to help with large problems. Looking at windows, for example, cheap window material allows for Natural light to enter the space, thus minimizing the need for electric light or the use of flame based illumination. They can also be used as roofing in cold climates as to allow for the natural solar radiation to heat the house. There is more information located here.
Ventillation is closely related to windows as they can be used to heat and cool the space depending on the climate of the communities. This can also be very important if the community is dealing with livestock. If a slum is fortunate to have the ability to acquire and maintain livestock, then they will be able to better progress in farming and food related industries. Here is a site on ventilation of livestock housing.
Very simple cooking accommodations allows for homegrown food to be cooked, and by using wood, can be very independent from most wide scale infrastructure. If possible, home created electricity could power a refrigerator to keep food fresh. Simple technologies such as using geothermal refrigerating (underground refrigerating) can help maintain food in different climates.
Patrick Verkley
9 November 2010
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