Ukwunna, chiamaka and Aduwo, B. E. (2019) Evaluation of sustainability concepts in public housing projects in ogun state, nigeria. In: International Conference on Engineering for Sustainable World, 2019, Online.
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Abstract
The issues associated with housing are colossal and multifaceted, displaying clear and concise differences in various parts of the world. As is the case of most urban environments, the problem of housing can no longer be limited to the quantity of houses available, it should also include the quality and the location of these housing units. As a result, this study intends to assess the different sustainability concepts adopted in the planning, design and construction of public Housing in Ogun State. The objectives of the study were to, evaluate the physical characteristics and conditions of the housing units, examine the socio-economic characteristics of the residents, and determine factors which affect the level of satisfaction of the residents. 274 housing units were assessed, from four public housing estates in the state, between the months of December, 2018 and February, 2019. Data was gathered by administration of questionnaires as well as interviews to household heads. The data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential techniques. The result of study highlighted that the housing estates were assessed to be sustainable as regards the housing density of the units and the affordability levels, however the estates were deemed unsustainable based on type of building materials used, proximity to basic amenities, and non-existence of communal facilities. The study concluded that relevant agencies as regards housing in the state, should focus on the provision and maintenance of public facilities so as to improve resident’s satisfaction and also make use of adaptable spaces when designing houses, so as to cater for unexpected growth in the family and improve quality of life of the occupants
| Item Type: | Conference or Workshop Item (Paper) |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | public housing, satisfaction, sustainability. |
| Subjects: | N Fine Arts > NA Architecture T Technology > TH Building construction |
| Divisions: | Faculty of Engineering, Science and Mathematics > School of Civil Engineering and the Environment Faculty of Law, Arts and Social Sciences > School of Art |
| Depositing User: | nwokealisi |
| Date Deposited: | 21 Jun 2023 09:26 |
| Last Modified: | 21 Jun 2023 09:26 |
| URI: | http://eprints.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/id/eprint/17068 |
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