Vale de Moses is een yoga retraite in Portugal. Hier komen bezoekers om afstand te nemen van het drukke leven en in de natuur tot rust te komen. Vanwege het sterk groeiende aantal bezoekers wil Vale de Moses opschalen. Op die manier kunnen er meer bezoekers genieten van de retraite. Om meer bezoekers …

Exponential population growth has forced many rural inhabitants in the developing countries to move to the cities. According to UN Habitat, in most cases the search for better opportunities is the main motivation to urbanize (2012, p.35). Thousands of new “informal” houses are built every day around …

This study investigates the social relations within the traditional African family compound, its relation to life in public space/the public domain and compares the impact on these relationships as a result of changes in current developments. First, a detailed description is given of the main location, …

This study investigates how externally initiated development projects and the role of the architect may influence the self-reliance of a local community. The development aid for rural communities aims to improve the living quality, but often does not persist in the long run.