3.Housing designs and locations were ill matched to the needs of poorer groups. Many of the
units produced that did reach poorer house holds were unpopular with residents. Many schemes were located on the urban periphery far from sources of employment. In some cases apartments designed on the Western concept of a small nuclear family were too small for
extended families. Also families required work space at home. Western designs also proved ill
suited to tropical and subtropical climates in which high humidity and rainfall led 10 repair
and maintenance requirements beyond the capabilities of public authorities.