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.

  • “Prep” Sessions for MIT $1K Competition | 2005
  • SIGUS FIJI WORKSHOP II – SUMMER 2013
  • SIGUS Solar Updraft Strategies Presented at ECOCITY Summit in Abu Dhabi
  • SIGUS Invited to Present at MIT Energy Night
  • SIGUS at 2011 International Development Fair
  • Pakistan Earthquake: Is It Forgotten? | 2006
  • San Cayetano Workshop Discussion | 2004
  • Reunion of Alumni from ’70-’71
  • Illac Diaz presents “Liter of Light” recycled water bottle projects
  • International Development Fair | September 2010
  • Incremental Housing – The New Site And Services | Video
  • “Sweat! Design! Build!” | 2007
  • TowerPower – New Research Initiative
  • We Need Developers!
  • Lima 2005 Workshop | 2005

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