The 21st Century Home: Quality of Life in the Urban Environment

In Britain, the government is planning to construct millions of new homes; in Japan, where the average home lasts only about 25 years, there is a new focus on upgrading and refurbishment of existing buildings. What can the two countries learn from each other about home-building – and what type of homes do people want in the 21st century? Can these homes be constructed and operated in ways which minimise the impacts on the environment? These are some of the questions that were examined in this seminar.

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