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Open House International is read worldwide and is the only journal which provides up to date information for postgraduate researchers, academics and practitioners on user oriented building and urban design processes. The articles are organised in theme issues dealing in depth and breadth with relevant topics which address the important issues of the Built Environment. The articles are blind refereed by an eminent group of persons at doctorial and professorial levels. Many from the editorial and refereeing boards have written books and have published extensively in the international academic refereed journals. The material and reporting is accurate and well substantiated by facts, data, survey information and case studies. Its reliability is strong and can be taken up in research for PhD and any form of comparative research.. Case Studies and Project Evaluation form the main method of reporting. Open House International is acclaimed as essential reading for anyone concerned with home and neighbourhood building today. It serves not only as a lonely beacon for people dedicated to making housing more affordable for low income populations all over the world, but also as on of the few texts used in teaching and research. It is also acclaimed as a fine journal with a long track record of serious reporting on housing research both in developed and developing countries; required reading for everyone - academic or practitioner - who needs to keep abreast of developments in their field.