scholarly journals Importance of Social Space in Self-built and Donated Post-disaster Housing after Java earthquake 2006

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (6) ◽  
pp. 111-119 ◽  
Author(s):  
Syam Rachma Marcillia ◽  
Ryuzo Ohno
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Sensitivity ◽  
Social Space ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Field Research ◽  
Housing Design ◽  
Community Activities ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Housing Reconstruction ◽  
Behavioural Aspects ◽  
Post Disaster

Housing reconstruction cases without cultural sensitivity had resulted in rejection. These raise challenges to understand the importance of cultural background and how it affects residents’ lifestyles. This study investigated self-built and donated housing through on- field research with questionnaires, interviews, and field observations. Items related to dwelling usage, behaviour adjustments, evaluation and community activities participation were obtained. Results suggest that residents adjust their physical behavioural aspects to maintain previous social behaviour lifestyles, though evaluations indicate dissatisfaction with the unchangeable donated housing design. Social interactions importance, flexibility and open-ended design in housing are advantageous for their post-disaster recovery. Keywords: self-built housing, donated housing, lifestyle, social interaction, adjustments eISSN 2514-751X © 2018. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open-access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.

scholarly journals Lessons Learned from the Adaptations of Post-Flood Housing Reconstruction in Kuala Krai, Kelantan

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (17) ◽  
pp. 227-234
Author(s):  
Nik Nurul Hana Hanafi ◽  
Juliza Mohamad ◽  
Siti Aisyah Muhammad ◽  
Mhd. Hafiz Karami Mhd. Zain
Keyword(s):  
Publishing House ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Case Study Method ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Housing Reconstruction ◽  
House Design ◽  
Housing Adaptation ◽  
Post Disaster

The outcome of post-disaster housing in Malaysia, particularly in Kuala Krai Kelantan, has remained unexplored. Therefore this paper attempted to discover the project impacts in Kampung Manek Urai Lama by investigating occupants' housing adaptation and modification. This study employed a case study method involving 18 respondents through purposive sampling. Findings revealed that the original house design does not consider several spatial needs and living traditions. The result established that these shortcomings were the main factors affecting housing modifications. The outcome of this study presents discoveries that can facilitate disaster management in Malaysia, particularly when planning for future post-disaster housing. Keywords: housing reconstruction, post-disaster adaptation, post-disaster housing, housing modification eISSN: 2398-4287© 2021. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians/Africans/Arabians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia. DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/ebpj.v6i17.2820

scholarly journals Assessment of Climate Comfort in Vernacular and Contemporary Houses Of Iran

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (7) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Rana Soleymanpour Asl Navasar ◽  
Nastaran Parsaei ◽  
Maryam Banaei
Keyword(s):  
Technology Development ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Housing Design ◽  
Case Study Analysis ◽  
Architectural Patterns ◽  
The World ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Climate Comfort ◽  
Open Access Article

Technology development causes a human oriented design to be forgotten all over the world. In housing design, one of the important factors for human-oriented design is Climate comfort. Today similar architectural patterns in different climate regions in Iran, can't provide residents comfort. While vernacular housing architecture of Iran had different patterns for providing climate comfort in different regions. The aim of this paper is to suggest some solutions to enhance the level of comfort in today's housing of Iran. This paper compares contemporary and vernacular houses of Iran in terms of climate comfort by using description and case study analysis methods.Keywords: comfort; climate comfort; contemporary housing; vernacular housing2398-4295 © 2017 The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, UniversitiTeknologi MARA, Malaysia.

Reframing “building back better” for post-disaster housing design: a community perspective

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 344-360 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yenny Rahmayati
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Methodology ◽  
Way Of Life ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Housing Design ◽  
Disaster Survivors ◽  
Common Concept ◽  
The Common ◽  
Housing Reconstruction ◽  
Post Disaster

Purpose This study aims to reframe the common concept of post-disaster reconstruction “building back better”, especially in the context of post-disaster housing design. Design/methodology/approach An Aceh post-tsunami housing reconstruction project is used as a case study with qualitative methodology through in-depth interviews of selected respondents. Findings The study findings have shown that the term “building back better” is not a familiar term for housing recipients. Whichever different personal background post-disaster survivors come from, whether they are housewife, civil servant, fisherman, university student, businessman or a professional, none have ever heard this phrase. All found it hard to understand the term. This study argues that the “building back better” concept is good in policy but not working in practice. As a result, housing recipients not only were dissatisfied with their new houses but also found that the new housing configurations profoundly altered their traditional way of life. In light of these findings, the paper argues that the concept of “building back better” needs to be reframed to take account of the cultural individual and communal needs and wants of post-disaster survivors. Research limitations/implications This study discusses only one aspect of post-disaster reconstruction that is the design of housing reconstruction. Practical implications Results from this study provide a practical contribution for reconstruction actors especially designers, architects and planners. It helps them to reconsider the common concepts they have used for post-disaster reconstruction processes particularly in designing housing reconstruction projects. Originality/value This study focuses on the question of how tsunami survivors in Aceh reacted to the design of their new post-tsunami houses and what they had done themselves to make their homes a better and nicer place to live within their own cultural needs. This study also sought to understand what motivated the opinions the respondents had about the design of housing reconstruction after the tsunami in Aceh generally. In addition, the study investigated whether survivors knew the phrase and the credo of “building back better” in a post-disaster context.

scholarly journals The Elderly-Friendly Housing Design Features Preferences by Generations in Malaysia

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (15) ◽  
pp. 141-148
Author(s):  
Hafiszah Ismail ◽  
Muhamad Saiful Alizan Nordin ◽  
Aida Wati Zainan Abidin
Keyword(s):  
Publishing House ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Research Strategy ◽  
Living Room ◽  
Mixed Method Research ◽  
Design Features ◽  
Comprehensive Overview ◽  
Housing Design ◽  
International Publishing

The continual increase of the elderly population will render Malaysia with an ageing nation status by 2030. However, less emphasise was taken to accommodate the needs and preferences. This study aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the Elderly-Friendly Housing Design Features Preferences among Malaysians by using the mixed-method research strategy. Six (6) identified elderly-friendly housing design features preferences were; (1) Bathroom; (2) Bedroom; (3) Kitchen; (4) Floor; (5) Living Room; and (6) Staircase. The revealed findings will assist the industry in understanding the elderly housing needs and preferences better to enhance the quality of life of the Malaysian generations. Keyword: Elderly (Senior) Generation, Elderly-friendly housing, Elderly-Friendly Housing Design Features eISSN: 2398-4287© 2020. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BYNC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia. DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/ebpj.v5i15.2510.

scholarly journals ‘Working From Home’ – A change in landed housing development for a new emerging township in Malaysia

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (16) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohd Fairus Kholid ◽  
Puteri Mayang Bahjah Zaharin ◽  
Kartini Kasmuri ◽  
Yasin Ramadhan Zahari
Keyword(s):  
Publishing House ◽  
Housing Development ◽  
Development Model ◽  
Housing Design ◽  
Working From Home ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Qualitative Observation ◽  
Housing Typology ◽  
Open Access Article

The COVID-19 outbreak has caused a massive increase in the number of Malaysians working from home. This scenario has put the living and working gap at disposal, questioning the relevancy of ‘living lifestyle’, particularly on the new housing township projects. This paper investigates the culture of working from home and its influence on the latest emerging township’s housing development model. Using the qualitative observation and comparative analysis approach, the findings suggest that integrating working culture into housing design will reinvent the spatial procession and quality of the living lifestyles, thus advocating for a new housing typology for the mass. Keywords: Working from home; Housing design; Spatial innovation; Living lifestyle eISSN: 2398-4287© 2021. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BYNC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians/Africans/Arabians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia. DOI:

scholarly journals Collective Living and Universal Housing Design Concepts towards Self-Sufficient Community

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (8) ◽  
pp. 23-32
Author(s):  
Harlina Mohamad Ali ◽  
Mazuiyah Mohd Dom ◽  
Muhamad Shamin Sahrum
Keyword(s):  
Open Access ◽  
Peer Review ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Design Principles ◽  
Cultural Backgrounds ◽  
Housing Design ◽  
Design Concepts ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Open Access Article ◽  
Over Time

The idea of self-sufficient community develops as the awareness of protecting the environment arises. Due to the differences in socio-cultural backgrounds, a community could become less cohesive. Thus, communal– based activities should be implemented in a community to inculcate community spirit and to promote collective living. To achieve this, housing schemes should be provided with collective spaces for deßned communal activities. Universal Housing Design principles can be implemented to the layout plans, where the needs of diverse people and abilities over time are addressed. The paper advocates collective living strategies and Universal Housing Design principles towards achieving a self-sufßcient community. Keywords : self-sufßcient community; collective living; green initiatives; universal housing features. eISSN 2514-751X © 2018. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open-access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia. https://doi.org/10.21834/aje-bs.v3i8.276   

scholarly journals Improving Post-Disaster Housing Reconstruction Outcomes in the Global South: A Framework for Achieving Greater Beneficiary Satisfaction through Effective Community Consultation

Buildings ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 145
Author(s):  
Troy Capell ◽  
Iftekhar Ahmed
Keyword(s):  
Community Consultation ◽  
Housing Design ◽  
Case Study Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Research Methodology ◽  
Effective Community ◽  
Housing Reconstruction ◽  
High Level ◽  
Post Disaster ◽  
Implementing Agencies

The purpose of this paper was to examine the community consultation practices carried out by implementing agencies when managing post-disaster housing reconstruction (PDHR) projects, identify the obstacles they face, and evaluate the effect these obstacles have on the quality of information obtained in relation to achieving a high level of beneficiary satisfaction. The aim was to develop a framework for community consultation in PDHR, which ensures that the needs of beneficiaries are more accurately reflected in the housing produced. A qualitative research methodology was adopted with data first being obtained through a literature review of relevant publications and implementing agency reports as a means of establishing common themes among community consultation practices and identifying indicators that influence beneficiary satisfaction. This was followed by a case study analysis to further an understanding of how these indicators were affected by the community consultation practices undertaken in a real-world context. The results of the research indicate that community consultation often forms a central role in the planning and delivery of PDHR projects, however, despite the implementing agencies’ best intentions, there are often obstacles that prevent the process from achieving the desired result. The community consultation framework proposed here has been developed to address the identified obstacles with the aim of ensuring that beneficiary requirements are included in housing design as a means of improving the level of beneficiary satisfaction in the housing provided.

scholarly journals Promoting the Residents’ Sense of Belonging in Housing Design

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (5) ◽  
pp. 33
Author(s):  
Zohreh Yousefi ◽  
Seyed-Bagher Hosseini ◽  
Seyed-Abbas Yazdanfar ◽  
Saeid Norouzian-Maleki
Keyword(s):  
Social Interaction ◽  
Sense Of Belonging ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Poor Performance ◽  
Quantitative Research Methods ◽  
Housing Design ◽  
Visual Elements ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Open Access Article

Today, poor performance in old residential contexts in terms of memorable visual elements reduce the residents’ sense of belonging. The study used a combination of qualitative and quantitative research methods. To meet the needs of residents, a questionnaire was distributed among twenty-five experts. Data analysis was performed using fuzzy logic to calculate the weight of each criterion of hierarchical fuzzy (FAHP). According to the findings, the largest weight belonged to social interaction (0.288), physical (0.205) and dependence (0.179). The results showed that social interaction is imperative in increasing the residents’ sense of belonging.2398-4295 © 2017 The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK.. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, UniversitiTeknologi MARA, Malaysia.Keywords: Housing, Place, Sense of belonging, FAHP

scholarly journals The Square as an Outdoor Market Space: Exploring the potentials of Dataran Merdeka

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (10) ◽  
pp. 183
Author(s):  
Khalilah Zakariya ◽  
Nor Zalina Harun
Keyword(s):  
Open Access ◽  
Peer Review ◽  
Social Space ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Market Activity ◽  
Informal Activity ◽  
The Everyday ◽  
Culture Heritage ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Open Access Article

This exploratory paper presents the potentials of appropriating a temporary weekend market adjacent to a historic square as an informal activity to encourage people to engage more with Dataran Merdeka as their historic place. From employing methods of observations, mapping and interviews, the findings from this paper reveal how locating temporary market activity at Dataran Merdeka might activate this historic square as a lively social space while tapping into the existing event culture. This study suggests that the juxtaposition between the historic and the everyday can ascribe new meaning to the layers of the city’s heritage to support cultural sustainability.Keywords: culture; heritage; market; square; urbaneISSN 2398-4295 © 2018. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open-access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia

scholarly journals Flat Layouts and Children Outdoor Activities

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 57-66 ◽  
Author(s):  
Azhan Abdul Aziz ◽  
Abdullah Sani Ahmad
Keyword(s):  
Urban Poor ◽  
Social Space ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Social Experiences ◽  
Growing Up ◽  
Housing Type ◽  
Outdoor Activities ◽  
Spatial Efficiency ◽  
International Publishing

In Malaysia’s urban peripheries, where residential development still has room to expand, walk up flats have become a popular form of low-cost housing because of their relatively low construction and maintenance costs to match the required demand of the increasing urban poor. In this housing type, standardization and spatial efficiency result in minimum dwelling space, causing life to spill to the outdoors which then become vital social space for children. Appropriations of the space are an integral part of children’s growing up and social experiences. The paper explores the differences in children outdoor activities near the homes in relation to the different low-cost flat layouts through a comparative observational study. Different flat configurations were found to offer different spatial affordances for children’s social experiences which could inform design decisions. Keywords: low-cost flats, outdoor space, children activities © 2017. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BYNC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.

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