Dissart, J C and Ricaurte, L (2023) Assessing social value in housing design: Contributions of the capability approach. Buildings & Cities, 4(1), pp. 867-882. ISSN 2632-6655
Abstract
A conceptualisation of social value in the built environment is provided from the perspective of the capability approach (CA). The CA is a theoretical framework that has been used to assess inequality and poverty, particularly in less-developed countries; its multidimensionality and flexibility make it a useful approach in advanced economies as well. The CA can be a theoretical underpinning to assess the social value created in the built environment, particularly in its spatial dimension. Its use is explored to assess the design features of housing schemes and the wider environment as a fundamental conversion factor in creating capabilities and achieving valued functionings. In addition to theoretical considerations, a capability-based assessment of social value is presented for housing design.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | added value; built environment; capability approach; housing; housing design; placemaking; quality of life; residents; social impact; social value |
| Index terms: | housing, housing design, built environment, social impact, poverty, quality of life, conversion, inequality, added value, developed country, dimension, social value |
| Subjects: | economic analysis, development economics, health monitoring assessment and metrics, public and environmental health, manufacturing engineering, construction type, sociology, infrastructure and transport systems, design process |
| Topics: | Health and Safety, Construction Technology, Urban Studies, Research Practice, Design Practice, Engineering Principles, Ethics, International Construction |
| Descriptive scope: | 3 PCT |
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