History Of House Research Articles

The Queen Catherine Court Slum Clearance Scheme: A Turning Point in the History of Social Housing in London

Maps provide a valuable resource to historians and genealogists, but the neat rows of compact houses in the courtyard of the Queen Catherine pub in Ratcliff, home to four of my Irish great-great-grandparents, only hint at the living conditions of its occupants. This article draws together evidence from newspapers, archival sources, censuses, and other genealogical records to provide a conjectural reconstruction of Queen Catherine Court. The overdevelopment and overcrowding of the site resulted in it being declared unfit for human habitation in 1888, but owing to decades of laissez-faire ideology and fragmented local government, slum clearance and the provision of social housing in London had been beset by intractable problems. A flagship project of the London County Council, the Queen Catherine Court scheme was finally brought to completion in 1903 by Stepney Borough Council, marking a first in the capital's history of social housing.

Real estate agency: land, housing and finance in urban and planning history conference

ABSTRACT This report provides an overview of the 17th meeting of the Australasian Urban History/Planning History Group, held on Gadigal Country at the University of Sydney from 11 to 13 July 2024. The 2024 conference welcomed papers on diverse topics, but particularly encouraged contributions relating to possession and dispossession, housing histories and FIRE (Fire, Insurance, Real Estate). Over 60 papers were presented. The use of real estate, and the delineation of property as a tool of dispossession was a theme that ran through many of the papers, as was the unbuilt theme, which serendipitously threaded through presentations focused on many different cities.

Identifying homelessness using health administrative data in Ontario, Canada: how coding policies impact case validity

Conducting longitudinal research about the health of people experiencing homelessness poses unique challenges. In Canada, we previously demonstrated that identification through health administrative databases permits population-level studies, despite relatively low sensitivity. Since then, coding of homelessness became mandatory in hospitals nationally. As a result, case validity since 2018 is unknown. We re-validated case definitions for identifying homelessness in health administrative databases between 2018 and 2022 against the longitudinally collected housing history of a representative sample of people experiencing homelessness (n=640) and randomly selected, housed people (n=128,000) in Toronto, Canada. We calculated sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predictive values, and positive likelihood ratios for 42 unique case definitions. We compared the resulting true positives against false positives and false negatives to identify potential causes of misclassification. The optimal case (best sensitivity/scalability beyond Ontario) definition included any indicator during a hospital-based encounter within 180 days of a period of homelessness (sensitivity=52.9%; specificity=99.5%). Among periods of homelessness with ≥1 hospital-based encounter, the optimal case definition had good sensitivity (75.1%) with minimal reduction in specificity (98.5%). Review of false positives suggests homeless status is sometimes improperly carried forward in healthcare encounters occurring after transitioning out of homelessness. Case definitions to identify homelessness using health administrative data exhibit moderate sensitivity and excellent specificity, with two-fold increases in sensitivity since the implementation of mandatory coding in Canada. Mandatory collection of social determinants of health information within administrative data present invaluable opportunities for advancing research on the health and healthcare needs of people experiencing homelessness.

A Brief History of Social Housing in Spain: Residential Architecture and Housing Policies in the 19th and 20th Centuries

A Brief History of Social Housing in Spain: Residential Architecture and Housing Policies in the 19th and 20th Centuries

Ancient Habitat of Kabylia : Identities and Originality

The Kabylia region has a rich architectural heritage and is considered one of the most important heritage elementsthat distinguish Algeria from the rest of the world, bequeathed by our ancestors, which attracts the intention despiteits ancient construction and its exposure to many natural factors, remain unshakable. In order to allow futuregenerations to immerse themselves in the culture of their ancestors, they must reintegrate them again and convertthem within the framework of mountain tourism. On the other hand, we note that this habitat has not been the subjectof care and study by specialized researchers, archaeologists and architects. In this communication we invite you to discover the history and architectural structures of villages and houses in Kabylie by focusing on the preparation and organization, as well as the construction techniques and the raw materials used and how can we preserve them?

Identification of homelessness using health administrative data in Ontario, Canada following a national coding mandate: a validation study

ObjectivesConducting longitudinal health research about people experiencing homelessness poses unique challenges. Identification through administrative data permits large, cost-effective studies; however, case validity in Ontario is unknown after a 2018 Canada-wide policy change mandating homelessness coding in hospital databases. We validated case definitions for identifying homelessness using Ontario health administrative databases after introduction of this coding mandate. Study Design and SettingWe assessed 42 case definitions in a representative sample of people experiencing homelessness in Toronto (n = 640) from whom longitudinal housing history (ranging from 2018 to 2022) was obtained, and a randomly selected sample of presumably housed people (n = 128,000) in Toronto. We evaluated sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predictive values, and positive likelihood ratios to select an optimal definition, and compared the resulting true positives against false positives and false negatives to identify potential causes of misclassification. ResultsThe optimal case definition included any homelessness indicator during a hospital-based encounter within 180 days of a period of homelessness (sensitivity = 52.9%; specificity = 99.5%). For periods of homelessness with ≥1 hospital-based healthcare encounter, the optimal case definition had greatly improved sensitivity (75.1%) while retaining excellent specificity (98.5%). Review of false positives suggested that homeless status is sometimes erroneously carried forward in healthcare databases after an individual transitioned out of homelessness. ConclusionCase definitions to identify homelessness using Ontario health administrative data exhibit moderate to good sensitivity and excellent specificity. Sensitivity has more than doubled since the implementation of a national coding mandate. Mandatory collection and reporting of homelessness information within administrative data present invaluable opportunities for advancing research on the health and healthcare needs of people experiencing homelessness.

The role of housing stability in predicting social capital: Exploring social support and psychological integration as mediators for individuals with histories of homelessness and vulnerable housing.

Social capital is a collective asset important for individual and population well-being. Individuals who experience homelessness may face barriers in accessing social capital due to health challenges, small social networks, and social exclusion. Data from a 4-year longitudinal study was used to determine if housing stability predicted greater social capital and if this relationship was mediated by social support and psychological integration for a sample of 855 homeless and vulnerably housed participants living in three Canadian cities. Findings showed that housing stability was not associated with trust and linking social capital. However, higher levels of social support and psychological integration had a mediating effect on the association between housing stability and trust and linking social capital. These findings highlight the importance of social support and psychological integration as means of promoting social capital for people who experience homelessness and vulnerable housing. Social interventions for housed individuals with histories of homelessness may be an avenue to foster greater social capital by building relationships with neighbors and connections to community resources and activities.

House of Nan Onam Tribe Kuantan Taluk State Kuantan Singingi Regency (2003-2014)

This article is entitled "House of Godang, Nan Onam Tribe, Kenegerian Taluk Kuantan, Kuantan Singingi Regency (2003-2014)". The purpose of this research is to find out the history of the godang house of the Nan Onam tribe in Kenegerian Taluk Kuantan, to find out the function of the godang house of the Nan Onam tribe for the people of Kenegerian Taluk Kuantan, and what efforts can be made to maintain traditional activities at the godang house of the Nan Onam tribe in Kenegerian Taluk Kuantan. This research uses a historical approach with data collection techniques through interviews, observations and documents. This research was carried out in Keegrian Taluk Kuantan, Kuantan Singingi Regency, Riau. The data collection process starts from the heuristic stage as the process of finding or collecting historical sources, the second stage, namely verification, is the process of finding the truth from existing historical sources, the third stage, interpretation, namely the activity of interpreting the facts and data that have been obtained, then the final stage, namely historiography. is a way of writing, presenting, or reporting the results of historical research that has been carried out. The results of this research show that the Nan Onam tribe godang house was established in 2003 which was directly authorized by the Regent of Kuantan Singingi Regency, namely Mr. Asrul Ja'far, during the halal bi halal event. In general, the function of building this godang house is to make it easier for children, grandchildren, nephews and nieces to gather in one place to meet each other. The way to maintain the traditions of the Nan Onam tribe's godang house is to provide guidance to children and grandchildren regarding the customs, hold competitions every year, take part in every traditional activity carried out in the Nan Onam tribe's godang house, and not be influenced by foreign cultures due to technological improvements towards modern.

The role of boarding houses in the urban housing system funds of Moscow at the turn of the XIX–XX centuries

The subject of this study is apartment buildings in Moscow during the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries, and their significance in the context of the urbanization and industrialization of the city. The research aims to investigate the architectural features, functional characteristics, and socio-economic impact of these apartment buildings on the urban landscape. Special attention is paid to the quantitative and qualitative growth of these structures, as well as their contribution to addressing the issue of housing shortages in light of rapid urban population expansion. The focus of the study is on apartment buildings in Moscow during this period. The article examines specific examples of these buildings, their architectural design, construction stages, ownership, and occupancy. Attention is given to analyzing how these buildings were integrated into the city's infrastructure and influenced Moscow's appearance. The research employs diachronic, statistical, and chronological methods. The novelty of this study lies in its exploration of the previously understudied history of apartment houses in Moscow from a financial, economic, and social perspective. Apartment buildings played a significant role in Moscow's urban life. On the one hand, they provided housing for different segments of the population, making housing more accessible and helping to solve the problem of housing shortages. It was common to rent a room or apartment. On the other hand, apartment buildings became not only a social, but also an economic phenomenon. They were attractive for investing capital and contributed to their proliferation. The success of constructing such buildings led to the formation of joint-stock companies that focused on building apartments. These companies invested in real estate projects, expecting to generate significant profits from renting out apartments. The emergence of these companies indicates that the residential real estate market was a lucrative business.

Digitalisasi Rumah Batu Kampung Al-Munawar di Palembang

This study examines the Stone House in the Arab village of Al-Munawar founded by Abdurrahman Al-munawar. The house has been inhabited by seven to eight generations, and its age is estimated to be between 200 and 300 years. By providing digital information about Al-Munawar Village, in particular Stone House, the researchers wanted to deepen their understanding of the history and structure of Stone House in al-Minawar Village. The research used literature studies to gather primary and secondary data. The data processing results were presented qualitatively and descriptively and discussed information about al-munawar village, especially Stone House. Researchers conducted direct surveys and measurements in Stone House to ensure the accuracy of the data. It produces digitized images that are accurate and suitable for field conditions.

Honai Philosophy Traditional House of the Nayak and Lani Tribes in Papua Province, Central Mountains, Indonesia

Indonesia is an archipelagic country that has various tribes and cultures or traditions. There is a culture that is still developing and maintained by the Nayak and Lani tribes. The author will discuss the concept of traditional house honai, which is called a healthy house for the Nayak and Lani tribes in the Central Mountains of Papua. However, the author's background, as someone from the Nayak and Lani tribes, wants to conduct research on the Honai philosophy in traditional houses of the Nayak and Lani tribes because several previous researchers, including books, journal articles and Google, were less accurate in their discussion, so The author wants to conduct research, namely: • The history of the traditional honai houses of the Nayak and Lani tribes, which are called healthy houses, is still being developed and maintained today. • How is the philosophy of values and Honai learning in the traditional houses of the Nayak and Lani tribes so that it is still developed and maintained today? The Honai of this traditional house consists of 3 types, namely: Honai: (1). Men's honai, (2) Women's honai, (3) Honai is sometimes used as a place for livestock. In this research, the author used a qualitative descriptive method with an ethnographic approach. Using this method, the author examines the Honai philosophy of traditional houses of the Neyak and Lani tribes in the Central Highlands of Papua. Understandably, this will be applied to the younger generation so that they are encouraged to maintain the cultural roots of the traditional Honai houses of the Neyak and Lani tribes.

Polydore Vergil as Arthurian Witness: On King Arthur and Count Hoyer the Red in the Mansfeldische chronica (1572) of Cyriakus Spangenberg

Abstract: Cyriakus Spangenberg (d. 1604), a prominent Protestant theologian, seeks to trace and celebrate the history of the comital House of Mansfeld in his dynastic chronicle, Mansfeldische chronica (Eisleben, 1572). There, he includes a brief biographical entry on King Arthur that links the Round Table to Hoyer the Red, imagined progenitor of the Counts of Mansfeld and Arthurian paladin (fl. ca. 550 AD). Spangenberg’s intertwined material on King Arthur and Count Hoyer, we have found, draws on the works of Geoffrey of Monmouth, Johannes Agricola, Wirnt von Grafenberg, and Polydore Vergil. Polydore is a surprising choice as an Arthurian arbiter and sympathetic voice, given his reputation for skepticism about Galfridian lore and the place of King Arthur in British history. Spangenberg’s willingness to promote Polydore’s witness reveals that, in this important early modern case of reception, contemporary and modern critical assessments fail to align.

PENYULUHAN MEDIA BANNER BERBASIS SEJARAH LOKAL RUMAH KAMPUNG ARAB PALEMBANG UNTUK MENINGKATKAN MINAT DAN MOTIVASI BELAJAR SISWA

This service activity was motivated by the low interest of history teachers in creating media, especially in history subjects. Apart from that, there is also low student interest and motivation in learning, especially local history. So far, teachers in carrying out learning tend not to use media as a tool in conveying learning material, so learning is verbalistic plus the perception of history for some students is still considered a relatively difficult lesson. Therefore, it is necessary to create learning conditions that can familiarize children with history and their environment, one of which is by conducting learning using Banner media. This service activity aims to educate Palembang City YWKA High School teachers to increase their professionalism as History Teachers at Palembang YWKA High School. This activity also motivates teachers to design attractive learning media in the form of banners using local sources of excellence in the city of Palembang. The method of implementing activities carried out in this activity is lecture, question and answer and discussion, and the practice of making Banner media. It can be concluded that educational activities for YWKA High School Teachers in Palembang City provide teachers with understanding and skills in producing Banner learning media based on the local history of Arab Village Houses in Palembang City.

Trajectories of alcohol and cannabis use among emerging adults with a history of unstable housing: Associations with functioning over a two-year period

IntroductionResearch has documented high rates of alcohol and cannabis use among emerging adults experiencing homelessness. However, little is known about trajectories of use over time or how trajectories are associated with functioning (e.g., risk behaviors, mental and physical health, social functioning, economic well-being). MethodsData come from a cohort of 18–25 year olds experiencing homelessness who were surveyed 5 times over 24 months. Parallel process growth mixture models were used to model heterogeneity in alcohol and cannabis use across the 5 timepoints, which allowed for the extraction of classes based on both alcohol and cannabis use trajectories. Classes were compared on demographics and functioning at baseline and 24-months. ResultsTwo trajectory classes of alcohol and cannabis use emerged: moderate decreasing cannabis and low stable alcohol use (75% of the sample) and heavy cannabis and alcohol use (25% of the sample). The heavy cannabis and alcohol use class reported a significantly higher likelihood for any non-cannabis drug use at baseline and 24-months, as well as greater depression and physical ailments at 24-months. In addition, at 24-months this class had a marginally higher likelihood of a positive screen for at least moderate anxiety and being recently unhoused. ConclusionsThe effects of heavy continued cannabis and alcohol co-use on multiple domains of functioning (e.g., risk behavior, mental and physical health) highlight the importance of a coordinated systems approach that addresses the often complex and interrelated challenges facing emerging adults with a history of homelessness.

A systematic review and meta-analysis of how social memory is studied

Social recognition is crucial for survival in social species, and necessary for group living, selective reproduction, pair bonding, and dominance hierarchies. Mice and rats are the most commonly used animal models in social memory research, however current paradigms do not account for the complex social dynamics they exhibit in the wild. To assess the range of social memories being studied, we conducted a systematic analysis of neuroscience articles testing the social memory of mice and rats published within the past two decades and analyzed their methods. Our results show that despite these rodent’s rich social memory capabilities, the majority of social recognition papers explore short-term memories and short-term familiarity levels with minimal exposure between subject and familiar stimuli—a narrow type of social memory. We have identified several key areas currently understudied or underrepresented: kin relationships, mates, social ranks, sex variabilities, and the effects of aging. Additionally, reporting on social stimulus variables such as housing history, strain, and age, is limited, which may impede reproducibility. Overall, our data highlight large gaps in the diversity of social memories studied and the effects social variables have on social memory mechanisms.

The Contribution of Typological Studies to the Integrated Rehabilitation of Traditional Buildings: Heritage Enhancement of Urban Centres in Inner Alentejo, Portugal

The urban centres of inland Alentejo (southern Portugal) have long faced a depopulation crisis which, besides undermining the cohesion of the communities, compromises the conservation of the architectural heritage. The tendency to apply the discourses on tourism and population pressures from coastal cities to these inland territories can be detrimental to their analysis given the sheer difference in demographic dynamics. Transformations in traditional architecture—a key facet for defining these historic urban landscapes—require analysing within this social context. The imperative need to rehabilitate traditional buildings, endowing them with the living conditions communities today require, must be guided by morphological analysis, knowledge of housing history, typologies, and traditional construction techniques. This rehabilitation concept integrates into the transformation processes that traditional architecture has been undergoing for centuries, constituting adaptable and flexible structures across their organisational variants, which should be studied through a prospective approach. The article characterises the transformation of urban domestic architecture in the region, from the early modern period to the present. The results of various research projects are summarised, gathering over 500 cases. The conclusion argues that the historical process itself results in a set of themes, tools, and opportunities for these buildings’ adaptation to current needs.

Save from oblivion. From the history of the Ignis Publishing Society (1920–1925)

The article presents the results of historical and bibliological research, which objective is to reconstruct the history of the Ignis publishing society established by the Polish Socialist Party (PPS). The first part of the study presents the history of the publishing house reconstructed on the basis of scientific studies, memoirs, and archival materials, as well as the compactness of the bookselling and socio-cultural press in the interwar period. The second part contains the results of quantitative and qualitative (structural) analysis of the publishing repertoire. This study is the first in a series devoted to the activities of the PPS publishing house.

Barriers to accessing social housing programs in Canada

The right to housing is enshrined in Canadian law, however, access to housing can be limited by administrative requirements. This is particularly true for people experiencing homelessness and/or insecure housing, as they may not have access to documentation, such as identification or notice of assessments (i.e. income tax verification). The current research examines program eligibility and documentation requirements for access to social housing across Canada. Sixty-seven communities that receive funding from Canada’s federal government were examined via Internet-based searches. Eligibility requirements were grouped into five main categories: (1) Citizenship; (2) Finances; (3) Support needs; (4) Housing history; and (5) Legal history. Similarly, documentation requirements were grouped into four main categories: (1) Identification and Citizenship; (2) Finances; (3) Housing history; and (4) Personal circumstances. The results demonstrate the complexities in applying and being approved for social housing in Canada. The potentially onerous eligibility and documentation requirements may limit access to social housing for those who are most in need. Policy and program recommendations are discussed to improve access to social housing in Canada.

Ideal Model of Socialist Modernism

The paper addresses the Gheorgheni housing estate in Cluj (1964-1969) as a remarkably well-preserved example, representative of a particular phase in the evolution of socialist housing in Romania. It argues, in the context of the present debates on the notion of postwar modernism, that Gheorgheni is a proper modernist example and that this specific period in the history of Romanian socialist housing can be defined as the modernist period. This was a time when the state set up a housing production system adapted to mass scale at the national level, and when the first large housing estates emerged. A young generation of architects working in the newly created regional design institutes eagerly embraced modern architecture, in both its aesthetic and social dimension. Through an analysis based on interviews with architects, photographic archival material, publications of the time, and references to contemporary debates on postwar modernism, the paper identifies the sources that informed the Gheorgheni project and shows how it embodied the model of modernist housing in its "ideal" form – i.e., close to the classical functionalist model of modern architecture and urbanism. It demonstrates the consistency of its modernist project and claims that the coherent urban and architectural design, together with the social mixing of its residents, account for its success over time. Unlike other estates from the same period, it has suffered only minimal later interventions and it is still a desirable residential area today. Eventually, the objective is to make the case for the listing of the estate as a modern architectural and urban heritage monument that deserves preservation, despite the negative undifferentiating perception of postwar housing that persists in Romania today.

Low-income housing in the city of São Paulo: history and diagnosis of growth

Between 2016 and 2021, the city of São Paulo saw the low-income housing market grow from 3,600 to 35,700 units launched per year, a vertiginous growth of almost 1,000% in six years. In the same period, the medium and high-end markets grew 292%, from 15,800 to 46,100 units launched yearly. One of the hypotheses for this huge growth is the municipal Decree 57,377/16, which established new guidelines and incentives for the implementation of low-income housing in addition to the Strategic Master Plan (Municipal Law 16,050/14) and the Subdivision, Use and Occupation of the Land Law (Municipal Law 16.402/16). This first decree was of substantial importance for the growth of the segment in the city of São Paulo and the possible migration of these dwellings from peripheral regions within the city of São Paulo itself to central regions and from the Metropolitan Region of São Paulo to the state capital. The objective of this article is to understand the history of low-income housing in the city of São Paulo, how the low-income housing scenario was built, from its beginnings to the present day, and to diagnose how recent public initiatives have encouraged the production of low-income housing in the city of São Paulo.