Housing Systems Proposals for Operation Breakthrough

摘要

This compilation of housing systems proposals presents the technical descriptions of proposals submitted in response to a request for proposals by Operation Breakthrough. The program was initiated with invitations to local governments and private citizens and organizations for response in the areas of prototype sites, site planners, site developers, and housing systems producers. Efforts were made in each invitation to encourage quality levels above those adopted as minimal and to obtain a maximum number of responses to assure the greatest competition. A total of 224 Type A proposals that dealt with design, testing, and evaluation of complete housing systems were received by HUD. The 388 Type B proposals received dealt with both 'hardware' and 'software' concepts of housing. They required further design and development before being reduced to practice. A total of 423 proposals were released for publication and are reported here. The text presents a very brief abstract of the major concepts set forth in each proposal, while charts and illustrations provide a summary of pertinent data and characteristics. Generic terms have been substituted for trade and proprietary names. The chart accompanying each proposal abstract provides a concise description of phases of the total housing process. Related materials in the appendices include an alphabetical index of housing, prototype site proposals, and prototype site design. Footnotes and 19 references are given.