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1. CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER IN THE AGE OF NAFTA.

Author

Friedman, Avi

Subjects
ROW houses, TECHNOLOGY transfer, CANADIAN architecture
Abstract

Examines how La Casa a la Carta, a rowhouse constructed in Mexico in November 1997, exemplifies a framework for the transfer of industrialized methods of production and the modification of Canadian products to comply with local culture, code jurisdictions and building methods. Background on the construction; Challenge of technology transfer; Product modifications critical to the industrialized production of a unit.

Published
2001

2. The newest Canadian export: Affordable housing.

Author

Warson, Albert

Subjects
*PUBLIC housing, CANADIAN architecture
Abstract

Reports that McGill University's School of Architecture in Montreal, Canada has designed an affordable housing prototype for the Mexican Market. Need for inexpensive housing in Mexico.

Published
1998

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