Homes in High Flats: Some of the Human Problems Involved in Multi-Storey Housing (Selected Works of Pearl Jephcott) - Softcover

Jephcott, Pearl

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1032330422 ISBN 13: 9781032330426

Publisher: Routledge, 2024

Synopsis

Originally published in 1971, Homes in High Flats was written at a time when multi-storey flats were a popular solution to the world-wide need for mass housing because they could be produced with speed. However, the social implications of domestic housing in high flats were causing local authorities in Western Europe to reconsider their efficiency. Original research into this question forms the basis of this book which concentrates on Glasgow but gives attention to other examples both in Britain and abroad.

The text attempts to encompass all the social and practical aspects of life in high flats by studying tenants’ views on the physical character of the flats and estates, and by examining the success of tenants’ associations and extra-mural classes designed to develop community life. Practical problems are dealt with in chapters on facilities and services, families, children, the elderly and the case for investment in staff. The authors also compare multi-storey flats with other types of household and discuss the reasons for tenants’ movement out of the estate.

Perhaps the most eloquent social comment on the shortcomings of high flat life is expressed in the lyrics of the Jeely Piece Song which is included in the Appendix.

About this title

About the Author

Pearl Jephcott (1900–1980) was based at the University of Glasgow at the time of original publication.

Edition details

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1032330422
• ISBN 13: 9781032330426
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 236