CONTENTS Chapter 1 Introduction Methodology Scope and Limitation Selection Criteria for the Case Study Review of Literature Chapter 2 Built Environment and Change 2.1 Man and His Environment 2.1.1 Physical Parameters that Influence the Natural Environment 2.1.2 Functional Framework 2.1.3 Socio Cultural Milieu 2.2 Community, Houseform and Settlement 2.3 Persistence and Change 2.3.1 Environmental change and Social change and Adaptability Chapter 3 Ahmedabad 3.1 City Structure 3.1.1 Medieval Period a. Physical Parameters b. Social Hierarchy- core of the city 3.1.2 Post Medieval Period 3.2 Dwelling Scenario 3.2.1 Concept of Co-operative Housing Society 3.3 Pattern of Relocation of Caste groups Chapter 4 Case Studies Method for Selection of case studies Analytical Framework 4.1 Case Study 1 : Kadva Pol 4.2 Case Study 2 : Saumil Co-operative Housing Society Chapter 5 Conclusion Illustration Credits Bibliography