Discussion

R. HOLLAND, Intermediate Technology Development Group

ITDG's Shelter programme has completed a study on building

standards in Kenya. They are based on standards specified

before independence and are not compatible with the need to

develop low-cost urban housing. We are investigating, in

co-operation with the Ministry of Housing and others, how

those standards could be changed to be more appropriate for

local conditions and locally perceived priorities. How

should countries go about developing their own, locally

appropriate, standards?

M. N. ISLAM, Department of the Environment, Bangladesh

In addition to the engineer's contribution as presented by Mr

Green, engineers might think about fundamental needs such as