Establish, exchange and engage: A support system for multiple decisions to co-produce

This paper explores the conference theme of design decision support system within the context of participatory housing in urban cities. An alternative to the standard one-fits-all formal housing typology is introduced. The authors believe that by utilizing a Computer Aided Participatory Housing Design System (CAPHDS) to incorporate the end-users (occupants), an informal and collective housing typology that best matches the end users desires can be achieved. The participation of end-users could help encourage informed inclusion in the design process. Ultimately, this would facilitate in achieving a closer match to the expectations and desires of the end user. In this constant changing environment, the collective data from a CAPHDS provides opportunities for innovation to inspire the architects in preparing the framework for the remaining parts of the design and building production.