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The article reviews the use of bamboo shelters in flood-prone regions of Pakistan, a joint initiative by various government bodies of Pakistan in constructing prefabricated emergency shelters based on a design by architect Yasmeen Lari, now a permanent housing solution for communities in Sindh.

"Nightmare of a Trip" by Maureen Kilmer is a supernatural comedy that follows a suburban family on a summer road trip. The trip takes a spooky turn when they encounter a burned-down house in rural Indiana that is rumored to be haunted. Strange events occur at every stop thereafter, including spirit manifestations and mysterious earthquakes. While the book offers humor and relatable parental struggles, the explanation for why the family is targeted by the haunt is revealed in an ending that may stretch credibility. This book is recommended for fans of light supernatural fiction. [Extracted from the article]

That's the challenge driving the work of Max Worrell, 45, and Jejon Yeung, 40, who met while earning their master's degrees at Yale and set up their own practice in 2014. After the financial meltdown of 2008, both firms downsized and gave their remaining staff more responsibility, which proved helpful to Worrell and Yeung, who kept their jobs. [Extracted from the article]

Laura Wood's novel "Under Your Spell" is a captivating rockstar romance that follows Clementine Monroe, a PhD candidate who avoids anything related to her famous rocker father. After experiencing a breakup and losing her job, Clemmie turns to her sisters for support and participates in a "breakup spell" they created as teenagers. Unexpectedly, her wishes for a one-night stand, a soul mate, and a job she loves come true. However, things become complicated when she discovers that her one-night stand was with global superstar Theo Eliott, who becomes her new client. As they spend time together in a rural beach house, sparks fly and Clemmie slowly lets down her guard. Wood's novel is filled with electric chemistry and endearing characters, making it a delightful read. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on a House bill introduced by representatives Zach Nunn and Wiley Nickel to enhance access to housing in rural communities and mentions extending the repayment window for loans to five years, allowing funds for development projects like surveys and architectural design.

Both Sidell, 48, Pakravan, 47, had worked for larger firms, but realized they preferred the collectivity, and exchange of ideas possible in a smaller practice. Why aren't we practicing together?" In early 2014, they officially launched Sidell Pakravan Architects (SPA), in a basement Berkeley. FOUNDED: 2014 DESIGN STAFF: 5-7 PRINCIPALS: Rudabeh Pakravan, Kristen Sidell EDUCATION: Pakravan: University of Pennsylvania Stuart Weitzman School of Design, M.Arch., 2000; UC Berkeley, B.Sc. in Civil Engineering, 1995. [Extracted from the article]

At the age of 78, in a key scene of the documentary movie ¶ ne suffit pas que Dieu soit avec les pauvres, Hassan Fathy was interviewed at his Ottoman-Mamluk flat, at the foot of the Cairo Citadel. Fathy discovered Nubian vernacular architecture and the significance of the vault in Egyptian history during a trip to As wan, visiting archaeological sites with students in 1941. Fathy's disillusion was such that he decided to leave Egypt, moving to Athens in 1957: 'I understood that there was no place for me in Egypt; it was evident that mud brick building aroused active hostility among important people there'. [Extracted from the article]

Renouncing conventional approaches to dwellings insuburban Shanghai, the house by AZL Architects for theSong family could be a model to replicate, writes Harryden Hartog Through the organisers of the televisionshow, the Song family were introducedto Nanjing-based architect Zhang Lei,well known for his innovative approachto local materials and traditional building-techniquescombined with modernity andfunctionality. Meanwhile, Zhang and his practice,AZL Architects, are studying how theproject can be scaled up and built asa modular system. [Extracted from the article]

El artículo discurre sobre los esfuerzos para reducir y erradicar la pobreza en Perú. El autor sugiere que el proceso de reforestación crearía 2 millones puestos de trabajo y describe el impacto de la titulación de tierras, especialmente en comunidades nativas. También se considera el mejoramiento de viviendas rurales para reducir la pobreza.

The article presents information related to a rural house in Andalusia, Spain by Emilio Ambasz. Two tall white walls rising from a green sea of grass like sails to capture breezes and reflect the sun down into or shade it from, a sunken courtyard. The house crowns a headland projecting into a manmade lake in the Sierra de Seville, a range of low, verdant mountains dotted with evergreen oaks. The patio floor, like that of the ambulatory behind the arcade and the interior visible through the glazing beyond, is in smooth white marble lightly streaked in grey.

Farmers will need to be supported and practical action is needed to target the issue of rural housing, a new report has stated. The Retirement Housing for Farmers in The United Kingdom document considers access to housing for retiring farmers and the impact on the industry. Agricultural and rural housing has been the subject of official reports and action by housing organisations, but less attention has been paid directly to the specific issues of housing and farming retirement. [Extracted from the article]

The article offers information on the lack of focus of the government in Great Britain on social housing for rural communities. Topics discussed include the lack of financial assistance from central government for housing for local population, the lack of funding for rural housing policy in the 21st century, and the efforts of organizations Bournville Village Trust and the Joseph Rowntree Foundation in this regard.

Keen buyers, limited supply and a background of endless uncertainty has characterised the land market this year. In Scotland, farmland values are stable, said Mr Barrie, but the gap between the best arable and more moderate arable land is not showing any signs of closing. [Extracted from the article]

The article informs that rural housing opportunities could expand through measures in the Great Britain government's National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) according to Ros Trotman, associate solicitor at Thrings. It mentions that NPPF has introduced a new entry-level exception sites, aimed at first-time buyers and tenants.

The article reports that British housing minister Dominic Raab has announced changes to permitted development rights (PDR), which include allowing farmers to increase the size of farm buildings and converting more buildings to housing. Topics discussed include the benefits that the changes are expected to provide to farm businesses, the impact of the changes on rural housing and the reasons behind the existence of local authority resistance to the policy.

The article offers information on the rural housing crisis in Great Britain being driven by competition from commuters, retirees and second home owners. Topics discussed include reduction in number of social housing, views of housing policy adviser Matthew O'Connell on the role of landowners in building affordable housing, and renting out affordable housing.

The article focuses on concerns related to the management of a rural housing crisis in Great Britain. Topics discussed include the Country Land & Business Association (CLA), problems with the planning system, and the possible development of rental properties by private developers to prevent a housing shortage in the area.

The article discusses the Farm Step start-up scheme of the Earth Trust charity of Oxfordshire, England. The initiative aims to help newcomers who are facing difficulties including the lack of capital and shortages in rural housing. The addition of North Farm in 2010 has doubled the size of the Earth Trust estate. Among the small green businesses under the Farm Step are a sheep flock, a salad company and a market garden.

Features Moira Constable, chief executive officer of the Rural Housing Trust (RHT) in England. Effect of the increased value of rural housing on young people who would like to acquire them; Solution recommended by Constable to the problem; Information on the RHT projects. INSET: Rural families given a chance.

The article focuses on the increase in the average prices of houses in Great Britain by almost 9.5% in the 12 months that ended March 2014. Topics discussed include the impact of the price increase on those looking for affordable houses, the effect of the lack of affordable homes on farming businesses, and the methods used to encourage the delivery of affordable houses in rural areas.

The article reports on developments concerning farms in Great Britain as of March 2014 including the sale of Bartletts Farm in Mattingley and Firs Farm at Ollerton in North Shropshire, England, and the implementation of regulations to facilitate small rural housing developments.

The article reports that buyers are planning to cash in on rising house prices in London, England in 2013. According to agents, the housing market within commuting distance of London has improves and that more potential buyers are viewing and registering properties. Rural property specialist BCM has reported a high demand for top-end rural houses in the 1.5 million pound-plus range in Hampshire.

The article reports on money donated by the Cornwall National Farmers Union (NFU) to the Addington Fund, a housing charity, to use for rural housing for farmers in need.

The article focuses on the plan of a British Conservative government to prioritize the reversal of the decline in agricultural production cited by shadow agriculture minister Jim Paice at the Devon County Show in England on May 21, 2009. He cited addressing tuberculosis and disease cost sharing as other agenda of the party. Paice added that radical plans to tackle rural housing shortage are being proposed by the Tories. He also cited the need to provide for retiring tenant farmers.

The article covers various issues published in newspapers "Daily Telegraph" and "The Independent" as of November 2008. According to the British National Housing Federation, its rural housing waiting lists have risen by 66% in the five most popular second-home areas in the south west. A dramatic decline in profits will be announced by retailer Marks and Spencer. Scientists in the U.S. have been testing a rainforest tree fungus for use as a fuel.

The article reports on the challenge facing Land for People (LFP), a Welsh not-for-profit firm working to encourage the building of affordable rural housing, in dealing with the growing demand for its services. It notes that the company acts as an agent for communities hoping to develop homes for local people. It cites the scarcity of affordable housing provided by housing associations. Also mentioned are groups that have provided assistance to LFP, including the Welsh Assembly.

The article profiles farmer Edward Lindley and his achievements in farming. Lindley, who manages a farmhouse with his parents and younger sister until his marriage, is given a lot of responsibility. He plans to grow crambe and hemp. Lack of affordable rural housing is one of the problems experienced by Lindley.

Presents letters to the editor in response to the article "Building Hope for Country Homes," which focused on affordable housing in rural areas in Great Britain, published in the February 2005 issue of the periodical "Farmers Weekly."

Presents views of Farm Women's Club members on rural housing in Great Britain. Cheapest value of a house according to Margaret Scott; Challenges being faced by young people in buying a property according to Ann Williamson; Problems in living in rural areas according to Di Merrett.

Presents views regarding several agricultural issues in Great Britain. Advantage of the Entry Level Scheme to farmers; Result of Brussels, Belgium's decision not to improve its offer in the trade talks with several countries for opening up European Union markets; Suggestion to the British government with regards to country housing problems; Comment on the British Department of Environment, Food & Rural Affairs' Animal Health and Welfare Strategy.

Presents the views of several young adults on the availability of affordable rural housing in Great Britain. Need for acceptable relaxation of housing laws; Inability of country people to purchase homes; Effect of farming incomes on the ability of owners to maintain their homes.

Presents comments on several issues concerning agriculture in Great Britain. Importance of branding in every sector of agriculture; Capability of blackgrass to exhibit high levels of resistance to sulfonylureas group of herbicides; Difficulty of finding affordable rural housing.

Focuses on the claim of Mark Hudson, president of Country Landowner's Association, that the recent property boom has exacerbated the shortfall in affordable rural housing in Great Britain as of January 2004. Changes in demographics responsible for the increased demand; Impact of housing shortfall.

Reports on the plan of farming charity organization ARC-Addington Fund to invest in agricultural real estate properties. Amount to be invested by the charity; Target market of the Strategic Housing Scheme; Objectives of the housing scheme.

Discusses the plan to grant north-east England farmers planning permission to develop their land for housing. Reason for allowing farmers to develop their land for housing; Optimum size for an affordable housing.

Reports the increase of home sales, home ownership rates and residential construction value in the United States. Ability of households to live and work from old urban cores; Growth in housing and job opportunities in low-density counties; Evaluation of employment growth in high-density core counties.