For a structured approach to the main
topic we initially agreed on one overall objective:
“Find a set of low-cost
traditional knowledge systems applicable for a concept building, as a
show-case for multiplicator-end-users in a slum/urban (sub-)tropical
setting.”
Subsequently this main objective was
divided into four main sub-objectives (energy, construction, food and
storage) and an overview graphic was created (see diagram on next
page). This diagram has the four main sub-topics as a central
reference around which the progressively more specialised individual
topics are arranged as circular layers. Additionally individual
thematic interactions are drawn as arrows and a selection of the
out-most topics are described in small text-boxes.