Abstract
So far, economic factors dominate the reasons for doing physical renovation activities of the houses. This means that the more stable the condition of the household economy, the physical improvement activities will be more likely to be conducted. This study investigates how the physical changes of the house are carried out at each stage of the family life cycle in Bukit Kencana Jaya Semarang. The four stages in family life cycle are single families, families without children, families with children and elderly families. Furthermore, this study also analyse what are the environmental considerations that influence the physical changes made. The method used is survey research, with the distribution of questionnaires to 60 respondents in 5 different types of houses. This research confirms that house physical change activities are household sustainability strategies to improve quality of life and achieve well-being. Proximity to environment facilities and location attachment to neighbourhood became the main environmental considerations findings. This research output supports the objective of Sustainable Development Goals number 3 about health and well- being, and Sustainable Development Goals number 11 on sustainable communities.
Highlights
The implementation of Indonesian housing is regulated in Government Regulation Number 14 of 2016 which explains that housing and settlement management includes the activities of planning, construction, utilization and control activities, institutional development, funding, and financing systems, whose the role of relevant institutions are coordinated and integrated within community
3.1 Characteristic of Physical Housing Improvement based on Family Life Cycle
This research confirms that the majority of households in Indonesia buy small size houses, and make changes to the physical condition of the house to accommodate the increased need for space in line with increasing household size
Summary
The implementation of Indonesian housing is regulated in Government Regulation Number 14 of 2016 which explains that housing and settlement management includes the activities of planning, construction, utilization and control activities, institutional development, funding, and financing systems, whose the role of relevant institutions are coordinated and integrated within community. The family life cycle were originated by Clark & Onaka [2], Duvall (1971) in Mulyati et al [3] which describing the stages and growth of family members within households. According to Clark & Onaka [2], the stages of the family life cycle are closely related to household composition, marital status, and household size. Supporting this statement, in general, the physical growth conditions of houses in Indonesia, which are carried out through renovation activities, show that these activities are an improvement response made to household size increase. Improving the physical condition of the house, will indirectly support the quality of life and establish family well being
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