scholarly journals Examining Design Simplicity in Architectural Design of Public Core Housing Schemes in Anambra State of Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 60-117
Author(s):  
Okoye N.B.C.D. ◽  
Onyegiri I. ◽  
Okafor M.
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Method ◽  
Architectural Design ◽  
Housing Affordability ◽  
Architectural Drawings ◽  
Personal Interview ◽  
Housing Design ◽  
Anambra State ◽  
Design Characteristics ◽  
Design Simplicity ◽  
Method Approach

Studies identify dearth of affordable core houses for households who cannot afford whole houses. Architectural design characteristics affecting design simplicity have been found to positively influence core housing affordability. Despite this, documentation on whether design simplicity has been considered in the designs of existing core houses is lacking. This is required to check imputs in future designs. Study examined reflection of design simplicity in architectural design of existing public core housing schemes in Anambra State, Nigeria, using Mixed Method approach. Data were obtained from architectural drawings of existing prototypes, field observations and personal interview protocols. Observation schedules with “Yes” and “No” ratings were used in ascertaining reflection of the attribute in each of the 7 prototypes studied. It was found featuring only in 3 out of the 7 prototypes. For affordability improvement, the paper recommends inculcating the variables constituting design simplicity in future core housing design in Anambra State.

scholarly journals Examining Flexibility in Space Use in Architectural Designs of Public Core Housing Schemes in Anambra State of Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 39-85
Author(s):  
Okoye N.B.C.D. ◽  
Onyegiri I. ◽  
Okafor M.
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Method ◽  
Architectural Design ◽  
Space Use ◽  
Housing Affordability ◽  
Field Observations ◽  
Architectural Drawings ◽  
Personal Interview ◽  
Anambra State ◽  
The Core ◽  
Method Approach

Studies indicate flexibility in space use in architectural design as enhancing core housing affordability. Despite this and the notion that intended residents cannot afford core houses, it is not yet documented what constitutes this attribute, and whether they featured in the core house designs. This information, required as a check for future designs, is lacking. Study examined flexibility in space use in architectural designs of existing public core housing schemes in Anambra State, Nigeria, using Mixed Method approach (data sourced from architectural drawings of existing prototypes, field observations and personal interview protocols). Observation schedule with “Yes” and “No” ratings was used in ascertaining reflection of the attribute in each of the 7 prototypes studied. The attribute was found featuring only in 1 out of the 7 prototypes. For affordability improvement, the paper recommends consideration of the variables constituting flexibility in space use in future core housing designs in Anambra State.

scholarly journals Effect of Architectural Design Characteristics Affecting Design Simplicity on Affordability Improvement of Core Housing Schemes

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 26-34
Author(s):  
N.B.C.D. Okoye ◽  
I. Onyegiri ◽  
M. Okafor
Keyword(s):  
Architectural Design ◽  
Building Materials ◽  
Rank Order ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Housing Affordability ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
P Value ◽  
Design Strategies ◽  
Design Characteristics ◽  
Design Simplicity

Studies identify that architectural design characteristics affecting design simplicity enhance core housing affordability. Effect of this attribute for affordability improvement, crucial in establishing design strategies for affordable low-cost urban homes, is lacking. Study examined this effect in Anambra State of Nigeria, using mixed method approach (primary data sourced from personal interviews, and questionnaire on 242 sampled residents from a 540 population. Using Kruskal-Wallis test and Spearman’s Rank-Order correlation for analysis, all prototypes were found non-affordable, with p-value of 0.000 for significant variation for affordability. Significant relationship, strong and positive (p-value, 0.000; correlation coefficient 0.778), was established between architectural design characteristics affecting design simplicity and affordability. Recommendations for improving core housing affordability include: minimal floor area for initial unit (studio apartments for households earning below N161, 000 monthly, 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom prototypes for those earning between N161, 000 and N200, 000); simple geometric plans; and local building materials for roof covering.

scholarly journals PENGEMBANGAN DESAIN RUMAH KUTAI UNTUK DAERAH RAWA

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 90
Author(s):  
Anna Rulia ◽  
Anton Esfianto ◽  
Alfin Y. N. ◽  
M. Fikri A. ◽  
Sopian N.
Keyword(s):  
Architectural Design ◽  
Design Method ◽  
Design Solution ◽  
Local Characteristic ◽  
Architectural Drawings ◽  
Housing Design ◽  
Alternative Housing ◽  
Current Design ◽  
House Design ◽  
Space Requirements

ABSTRAKPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan desain rumah Kutai sebagai solusi alternatif dalam pembangunan perumahan pada daerah rawa. Desain yang berkembang saat ini umumnya merupakan model rumah-rumah beton yang berpotensi membuat banjir akibat tertutupnya jalur air sebagai konsekuensi penimbunan lahan. Rumah Kutai memiliki karakter sederhana namun mengandung estetika yang memberi jati diri kelokalan. Pengembangan model konstruksi juga dapat dilakukan seiring perkembangan teknologi. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan metode perancangan arsitektur lima langkah meliputi perhitungan kebutuhan ruang, menentukan modul bangunan, mengembangkan pilihan desain, menetapkan desain terpilih serta membuat gambar arsitekturalnya. Lokasi perancangan adalah di Kalimantan Timur. Target capaian adalah dihasilkannya pengembangan desain rumah Kutai yang dapat menjadi alternatif solusi perumahan di daerah rawa yang tetap memperhatikan unsur estetika sekaligus sebagai usaha pelestarian kekayaan arsitektur Indonesia.Kata kunci: Rumah, Kutai, desain, daerah rawa, arsitektur ABSTRACTThis research aims to develop the Kutai house design as an alternative solution for housing on the swampy area. The current design is generally a model of concrete houses that have the potential to cause flooding due to the closure of waterways as a consequence of landfilling. Despite its simplicity, Kutai house design has aesthethic value and strong local characteristic. Design can also be developed in the building technology. This reseach used the five steps of architectural design method that includes calculating space requirements, determining building modules, developing design choices, setting selected designs and making architectural drawings. Located in Kalimantan Timur, the output of this research is not only can be seen as an alternative housing design solution in swamp areas but also can be considered as an effort to preserve the wealth of Indonesian architecture.Keywords: House, Kutai, design, swampy area, architecture

Underpining the Relaionships between Burnout, Depression and Somatic Stress - A Mixed Method Approach

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 5-16
Author(s):  
Syed Gohar Abbas ◽  
◽  
Jalil Ahmed ◽  
Zainab Fakhr
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Method ◽  
Mixed Method Approach ◽  
Somatic Stress ◽  
Method Approach

A case study evaluation of a community multidisciplinary team in South East England using a mixed-method approach

2020 ◽  
Vol 70 (suppl 1) ◽  
pp. bjgp20X711569
Author(s):  
Jessica Wyatt Muscat
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mixed Method ◽  
Social Care ◽  
Free Form ◽  
Normalisation Process Theory ◽  
Multidisciplinary Teams ◽  
Mixed Method Approach ◽  
Health And Social Care ◽  
Method Approach

BackgroundCommunity multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) represent a model of integrated care comprising health, social care, and the voluntary sector where members work collaboratively to coordinate care for those patients most at risk.AimThe evaluation will answer the question, ‘What are the enablers and what are the restrictors to the embedding of the case study MDT into the routine practice of the health and social care teams involved in the project?’MethodThe MDT was evaluated using a mixed-method approach with normalisation process theory as a methodological tool. Both quantitative and qualitative data were gathered through a questionnaire consisting of the NoMAD survey followed by free-form questions.ResultsThe concepts of the MDT were generally clear, and participants could see the potential benefits of the programme, though this was found to be lower in GPs. Certain professionals, particularly mental health and nursing professionals, found it difficult to integrate the MDT into normal working patterns because of a lack of resources. Participants also felt there was a lack of training for MDT working. A lack of awareness of evidence supporting the programme was shown particularly within management, GP, and nursing roles.ConclusionSpecific recommendations have been made in order to improve the MDT under evaluation. These include adjustments to IT systems and meeting documentation, continued education as to the purpose of the MDT, and the engagement of GPs to enable better buy-in. Recommendations were made to focus the agenda with specialist attendance when necessary, and to expand the MDT remit, particularly in mental health and geriatrics.

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