Authors : TSAFACK DONFACK Lizette Marlaine; ABA NKASSE Alain; MEMPOUO Blaise

Volume/Issue : Volume 9 - 2024, Issue 8 - August

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/IJISRT24AUG144

Abstract : This article examines the precarious housing conditions in the Elig Effa neighborhood. It begins with an analysis of the existing housing in this area, highlighting the main characteristics of the neighborhood as well as the materials and construction techniques commonly used. The study identifies the strengths and weaknesses of these materials, emphasizing their impact on the durability and resilience of the housing. The article then proposes a list of alternative materials better suited to local constraints and environmental requirements. This list is developed considering the ecological properties, availability, and cost of the materials. Finally, the article proposes a participatory and ecological housing model specifically designed for Elig Effa. This model incorporates sustainable construction practices, ecological materials, and promotes the involvement of local communities in the construction process. The proposed model is thus both sustainable and affordable, tailored to the residents' needs, and contributes to the positive transformation of the neighborhood.

Keywords : Affordable Housing, Slums, Participatory Approach, Sustainable Architecture, Yaoundé, Cameroun.

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