Published: Građevinar 67 (2015) 4
Paper type: Subject review
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Architectural and engineering aspects of Housing Care Programme for Homeland War victims
Abstract
The Housing Care Programme for Homeland War victims, initially started under the patronage of the Ministry of Development and Reconstruction, has been implemented since 1997 on the entire territory of the Republic of Croatia. Main aspects of the housing stock built in the scope of the programme are described: structure of dwellings, structure of dwelling prices, and quality of architectural expression. Causes of building damage are listed, typical problems arising during construction and subsequent use of the dwellings are described, and an overview of the most common groups of deficiencies, according to the place of origin, is provided.
KeywordsHousing Care, construction of buildings, structure of dwellings, dwelling price, architectural expression