This article shows partial results concerning a scientific and technological research focused in the generation andmanagement of processes and participatory practices of construction technologies for housing in poor urban sectors.The main objective is to develop alternatives for new building materials, elements and building systems in thecontext of self-made houses and surroundings in the periphery neighborhoods of Buenos Aires and Mar del Plata.Local self-builders and families, neighborhood committees, universities, CONICET, NGO’s and private enterprises areinvolved in the project. As part of a participatory work strategy, progress was made in the design and construction ofbasic components and elements for floors, walls, plaster and stoves, using materials and construction techniqueswith earth. Training workshops were also conducted in the neighborhoods to capacitate self-builders, student groups,technicians and professionals. Finally the study provides results in relation to technical and construction aspects,design, implementation and evaluation of management methods with participatory and cross section proceduresdeveloped with the target population.