Abstract
At present mainstream of Malaysian housing is supplying the standardized house type. But, the society is multi-ethnic condition, so residents have various living cultures depending on their ethnicity. This study examines the actual living condition and use of living space in housing estates. The case of the mixed-ethnic residential area in Johor Bahru metropolitan area. The study is based on field works carried out in '93 and '95, mainly residence spacial using for 19 households in typical housing estate in suburb of Johor Bahru city. Findings are as follows; 1) Spacial using in standaidaized house is reflection of each ethnics living culture. Particurally, cooking and religeous spacial using are different of each ethnic. 2) Most of residents renew by their needs whole of house space, the original house design with no character is modified reflect the owner's ethnicity. There is no relation between type of house possession, and housing cost.
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