SIGUS: Special Interest Group in Urban Settlement

Massachussetts Institute of Technology, School of Architecture and Planning

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
77 Massachusetts Avenue
SIGUS Office 9-369
Cambridge, MA 02139

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Phone Number:
(617) 253-2402

Fax Number:
(617) 253-8993

Email: 
sigus@mit.edu

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The Special Interest Group in Urban Settlement (SIGUS) links housing and community interests in the Department of Architecture and Department of Urban Studies, focusing on developing areas worldwide. SIGUS explores the new professionalism emerging for architects and planners, and concentrates on service, participation and non-traditional client groups. We offer workshops and short courses, and carry out research and outreach programs stressing participatory methods in promoting affordable and equitable housing. Established in 1984, SIGUS grew out of the rethinking of method, practice, and teaching driven by the rapidly expanding informal sector in both developing and developed countries.

  • Incremental Housing Article, Monday Developments Magazine
  • SIGUS invited to participate at MIT Energy Night
  • SIGUS Attends International Disaster IDCE Conference and EXPO in New Orleans
  • Annual International Development Fair | 2008
  • “ELECTRIC CITY” SOLAR UPDRAFT TOWERS WORKSHOPS
  • Incremental Housing – The New Site And Services | Video
  • “Prep” Sessions for MIT $1K Competition | 2005
  • Growing Up! 2nd Edition Now Available on Amazon
  • China-US Smart Slope Cities
  • Reunion of Alumni from ’70-’71
  • A Shelter Strategy for Haiti
  • SIGUS FIJI WORKSHOP II – SUMMER 2013
  • PRESENTATION ON URBAN MIGRATION AT THE VAP | October 2007
  • Pakistan Earthquake: Is It Forgotten? | 2006
  • Illac Diaz presents “Liter of Light” recycled water bottle projects

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