Housing Improvement Research Articles

Perceptions of Housing and Housing Improvement Efforts for Single-Person Young Adult Households in the Seoul Metropolitan Area

Perceptions of Housing and Housing Improvement Efforts for Single-Person Young Adult Households in the Seoul Metropolitan Area

Analisis Faktor-Faktor Yang Mempengaruhi Permukiman Kumuh Ditinjau Dari Kriteria Kekumuhan Drainase (Studi Kasus: Desa Tanjung, Kecamatan Hamparan Rawang)

Based on the Regulation of the Minister of Public Works and Public Housing of the Republic of Indonesia Number 14/PRT/M/2018 concerning Quality Improvement of Slum Housing and Slum Settlements. It is stated that slum housing is housing that has decreased the quality of its function as a dwelling, while slums are settlements that are not habitable due to building irregularity, high building density, and unqualified building quality and facilities and infrastructure. Conditions in Tanjung Village, Hamparan Rawang District, Sungai Full City. The condition of Tanjung village, Hamparan Rawang District, Sungai Full City, is classified as a slum, judging from environmental drainage, there are collapses in drainage channels, a lot of garbage is thrown and accumulates in drainage channels, reducing the effectiveness of drainage channels, the amount of development in the area, and other bad conditions. The purpose of this study is to find out what factors affect drainage slums in Tanjung Village, Hamparan Rawang District, Sungai Full City, look for dominant factors and find strategies to prevent or minimize the occurrence of drainage slums in Tanjung Village, Hamparan Rawang District, Sungai Full City for the present and the future. This study used quantitative methods by distributing questionnaires to respondents. The results of the research conducted there are 5 factors that affect drainage slums, namely the inability of drainage to drain water runoff, unavailability of drainage, disconnection with urban drainage systems, lack of maintenance of drainage, collapse of drainage.

Аpplication of Е. Deming's philosophy of quality management in the work of the Department of housing and communal services and improvement of the city of Moscow

Аpplication of Е. Deming's philosophy of quality management in the work of the Department of housing and communal services and improvement of the city of Moscow

Study on Housing Problems and Improvement Opinions of Non-local Personnel in Shanghai

The development of a city relies on the influx and retention of people and talents, especially those from other places, which plays a vital role in the city's progress. Shanghai, being an international metropolis, faces the challenge of high living costs and skyrocketing housing prices, making it challenging for many outsiders to reside in the city. At present, there are various problems in the housing of non-local residents in Shanghai, which to some extent hinder their contribution to urban construction and economic development. Properly solving their housing problems has become a necessary path in the process of urban development. Therefore, this study takes non-local residents in Shanghai as the starting point for research, and analyzes the current housing situation and housing satisfaction of non-local residents and newly employed college students. Given this situation, several policy recommendations are being put forward to address housing issues and contribute to the urban construction and development of Shanghai.

Application exploration of BIM and 3D printing technology in Lingnan rural revitalization construction

With the in-depth implementation of the rural revitalization strategy, farmers' living standards continue to improve, the demand for housing improvement increases, and farmers' self-built houses increase. Deep in the Lingnan Mountains, many natural villages have no planning, and the buildings are not integrated with the natural landscape, the construction quality is not high, the maintenance is difficult, the living needs and the lack of modern elements and other problems. In view of the existing problems of self-built houses in Lingnan villages, combined with the characteristics of self-construction of Lingnan rural buildings, this paper analyzes the role and defects of BIM and 3D printing technology in Lingnan rural construction, and discusses the feasibility of implementing this technology.

소규모주택정비사업의 활성화 방안에 관한 연구

As the industry developed and the need for housing increased due to population growth, the housing shortage was solved by constructing houses centered on large-scale apartments. Most of the supply of housing for the common people was achieved by small and medium-sized construction companies building multi-generational and multi-family houses such as villas, which are small houses. It was distributed. The small houses distributed in this way are deteriorating and left empty, damaging the scenery of residential areas, and there are also cases where they are abused as a place for youth to escape. To solve these problems, the government is also recommending the redevelopment and reconstruction of housing. However, the current reconstruction and redevelopment is being carried out focusing on large-scale complexes that can generate a lot of profit based on business feasibility, which makes it difficult for indigenous people to settle down and often turns into a stage for speculators. Therefore, the government in 2018 said, The “Special Act on the Maintenance of Vacant Houses and Small Houses” was implemented to play a role in improving the quality of residential life by stipulating matters and special provisions necessary to efficiently renovate vacant houses and revitalize the maintenance of small houses. However, to date, the improvement of small houses or empty houses has not been promoted as intended by this law. The small house improvement project has the advantage of speeding up implementation by simplifying the project implementation procedures, but there are difficulties in implementing the project in the field. In particular, it is not uncommon for projects to not proceed smoothly due to issues such as the composition of a council before establishing a cooperative and the dispute resolution process between residents who consented without knowing during the process of obtaining consent from residents and residents who expressed their opinion to cancel consent after consenting. It's happening. There is also the problem that it is difficult to make a profit for the developer due to the small size of the complex. Therefore, there are difficulties in selecting a business operator, which is the starting stage of the business. There are some areas where it is difficult to proceed with the project due to difficulties in establishing a cooperative.
 When reorganizing a city, the climate is changed to one in which development is carried out through small-scale housing redevelopment that harmonizes with nature and the environment rather than large-scale redevelopment, so that urban development is not a feast for speculator, but rather the original local residents do not leave and the residential environment is improved. I hope that this will change the perception that urban maintenance is carried out as a result.

Exploring the potential of village community banking as a community-based financing system for house improvements and malaria vector control in rural Tanzania.

House improvement is associated with remarkable reductions in indoor mosquito bites and disease incidences, even in typical rural houses. However, its exploitation remains extremely poor in Tanzania and other endemic countries due to limited financial resources. Nevertheless, village community banks (VICOBA), practiced in Tanzania for nearly two decades, have proven to provide financial services to rural communities that would otherwise not be able to get them from formal financial institutions. This study explored the need, opinion, and willingness of VICOBA members to use VICOBA platforms as a source of finance for improving local houses and eventually controlling mosquito-borne diseases. A mixed-methods approach was used in this study, whereby a survey was administered to 150 participants and twelve focus group discussions were done in three villages in Ulanga district, rural Tanzania. The FGDs comprised eight participants each, with equal representation of males and females. The FGD guide was used to probe the opinions of study participants on malaria transmission, housing condition improvements, and financial resources. About 99% of all participants indicated the urgent need to improve their houses to prevent mosquito bites and were willing to utilize VICOBA for improving their houses. In the focus group discussion, the majority of people who participated were also in need of improving their houses. All participants confirmed that they were at the highest risk of getting mosquito-borne diseases, and they were willing to use money that was either saved or borrowed from their VICOBA for housing improvements and vector control. A self-sustaining financial system destined for house improvement and related interventions against malaria and other mosquito-borne diseases is crucial. The community members were willing to use VICOBA as a source of finance for house improvement and disease control; however, there was limited knowledge and sensitization on how they could utilize VICOBA for disease control.

Сравнительная оценка условий жизни населения региона

The living conditions of the population are one of the para-meters that characterize the quality of life of the population. Based on the results of a comprehensive observation of living conditions conducted by Rosstat, a comparative assessment was made for the population of the Republic of Tatarstan. The comparative assessment of the region's indicators is due to the existing differentia-tion in the socio-economic development of the regions. As a result of the study, it was concluded that the housing conditions of households of the Republic of Tatarstan improved and that hous-ing provision and improvement were higher than the national average.

가로주택정비사업 활성화를 위한 법적 개선과제

It can be evaluated that our housing administration has contributed to solving the absolute shortage of housing. However, it has caused numerous side effects, including speculative investment in real estate, threats of housing rights for the common people, and intensification of extreme disputes among residents over business promotion.
 Recently, due to these side effects, the Urban Renewal Projects, such as large-scale urban maintenance projects as in the past, have been greatly reduced. Paradoxically, however, as the housing supply decreased, another social problem occurred, such as the increase in the number of deteriorated housings, vacant houses, and the acceleration of slumming in the region.
 To resolve these problems, the government introduced The Street Housing Improvement Project through a revision of ｢Act on the Improvement of Urban Areas and Residential Environments｣(2012) and a legislation of ｢Act on Special Cases Concerning Unoccupied House or Small-scale Housing Improvement｣(2018). It is faster than the existing readjustment project and has the advantage of increasing the resettlement rate of indigenous people.
 However, It is necessary to review the public work of the reconstruction project and the housing improvement project in a city block, examine whether the legislation is valid or not, focusing on legal issues that compare between the expropriation and request for Sale. In determining the public work of reconstruction projects and housing improvement project in a city block, the expropriation violates the principle of proportionality.
 Therefore, in order to improve these problems, above all, it is necessary to increase business feasibility by expanding the size of the business. In addition, rather than the immediacy of the project, it is necessary to create a system such as the Dispute Mediation Committee, that can mediate conflicts between residents.
 Of course, some of the above improvements will not be able to activate Street-Housing Redevelopment Projects. Basically, in order for Street-Housing Redevelopment Projects to properly settle down and achieve their original purpose, the street-housing maintenance project must be converted to an Actual Residence perspective, The society will need a great transition of perspective from “immediacy and efficiency effectiveness” to “safety and happiness” and “the aesthetics of slowness”.

BASIC REQUIRED PROGRAM OF COMPACT HOUSE FOR ELDERLY WITH LOW INCOME

This paper aims to develop basic designs of compact houses for older persons with low income in Thailand. Due to their low financial income, most Thai senior citizens end up in old, dilapidated houses with environment risks for falling or other serious accidents. In this work, a compact house was designed using the universal design concept to improve the quality of life for the elderly. There are three main areas in the house design: sleeping area, utility area, and bathroom, with a total area of approximately 17.6 sq.m. for a one-person residence. The house design is based on data collected through a questionnaire and field survey with more than one thousand participants. The result showed that the living pattern of Thai older persons are mostly similar. The sleeping and utility areas are shared, and in some cases, utility areas are also used for other purposes such as working and food preparation. Home improvement for Thai elderly people must also concern three aspects which are 1) community technology, 2) determination of space utilization (zoning), and 3) size. It was found that international standards can be slightly adapted to suit the locals’ behaviors, physiques, both in natural and social contexts. This paper would be beneficial for architects, designers, or anyone who interacts with house owners on their residential preference. Policy maker may use this as a basis for the cost analysis of house improvement policy for older persons in the future.

Everyday Life of Kursk Railway Workers in the 1920s-1930s

The relevance of the stated topic lies in the need to improve the social policy of the state and large corporations aimed at creating favorable working and leisure conditions for employees, allowing them to perform their professional duties as efficiently as possible. Generalization of the experience of providing housing for railway workers in historical retrospect focuses on the successful solution of the problems that arise today. the lack of specialized research on the stated topic provides an opportunity to fill in the gaps in the reflection of the socio-economic history of Russia and the region in the first half of the twentieth century.The purpose of the study is to characterize the living conditions of Kursk railway workers in the 1920s and 1930s on the basis of archival sources and published works.Objectives: on the basis of the identified sources to reflect the issues of providing railwaymen with housing; to note the role of authorities and public organizations in creating decent living conditions for transport workers; to determine the specifics of providing public services to Kursk railwaymen.Methodology. The research was based on the principles of objectivity and historicism. To solve the tasks set by the author, the methods of historical-genetic, historical-systemic, historical-comparative, typological, retrospective were used.Results. The study of housing and living conditions of railway workers allowed us to give a detailed description of one of the key factors in the organization of labor activity of employees associated with the performance of an important state function for the transportation of passengers and cargo across the country and beyond.Conclusions. A significant increase in the volume of housing construction in the 1920s-1930s at the Kursk railway junction, the improvement of housing and living conditions of railway workers' families undoubtedly had a positive impact on the industrial and socio-political activity of railway transport workers.

Thermal, light, and thermographic evaluation of a wooden housing solution in a warm temperate climate for low-income housing

Access to housing in low-income sectors brings up the need for a relevant reflection on Latin America. In this context, a wood-based Modular Housing Solution (MHS) has been developed in a neighborhood on the outskirts of CABA called La Plata, oriented to a housing improvement for working-class sectors, and managed by a labor cooperative, the university, and the scientific-technical sector. The objective is to evaluate the thermal and light behavior and the airtightness conditions of the building envelope of a wooden MHS in the La Plata district in a warm-temperate climate. For this purpose, first, indoor and outdoor monitoring (temperature, relative humidity, and natural lighting) was carried out, then the solar air heaters were evaluated, and finally, digital thermography was performed at night. The results show favorable daytime lighting performance and good daytime thermal response in cold weather. However, there was also room for improvement, such as the need for thermal conditioning at night, improvement of the airtightness of the envelope, night ventilation in warm seasons, reinforcement of shading, and thermal insulation.

Оценка понятия «благоустроенное» жилье (домовладение) применительно к сельским территориям

The sustainable development of rural areas, the rural settlement network and rural settlements is one of the priority areas that ensure sustainable development on the territory of the Russian Federation. One of the tasks solved by the state in the field of sustainable development of rural areas is the improvement of residential premises (households) of rural settlements. To date, the legislative norms of the federal level do not contain specific criteria for classifying residential premises (urban or rural) as well-maintained. Therefore, the relevance of this study is due, first of all, to a detailed study of the concept of “improvement” of residential premises in relation to rural areas in order to maintain a high need for rural residents to improve their living conditions. The purpose of this study is to form both the very concept of “comfortable” housing (home ownership) in rural areas and to analyze the criteria for assessing its well-being at the municipal level. In the article, the authors reveal in detail the concept of housing improvement in rural areas, provide data on the criteria for classifying residential premises in rural settlements as “comfortable” using the example of certain regions of the Russian Federation. The analysis of legal regulation, including in the retrospective period, using the methods of theoretical analysis, as well as methods of comparison, generalization and systematization of data, made it possible to assess the concept of the well-being of households in rural areas and propose a new interpretation of this concept.

Provision of Housing for Residents of the Far East: Statistical Analysis

Building on state statistics, the authors analyzed the situation with providing housing opportunities for residents of the Far Eastern Federal District (FEFD). The objective of the study is to define the housing stock characteristics of the macroregion. Based on the methods of statistical analysis applied by the authors, the following parameters of the FEFD housing stock are identified: differentiation of regions – constituent entities of the Russian Federation in terms of housing provision and housing improvement, the degree of housing satisfaction according toresident surveys, debt on housing loans and affordability of rental housing. The paper demonstrates differences in the positions of FEFD regions. The article concludes that additional funding of the FEFD regions through state programs since 2014 has not affected the growth of the FEFD housing stock, which in terms of specific indicators of housing provision, is below the Russian average (2018–2020). The authors argue that for several FEFD regions, there is a dire need to improve housing quality (this applies particularly to the Republic of Buryatia and the Trans-Baikal Territory).

Housing affordability in the capital cities of three Northwestern China provinces

PurposePrevious studies on housing affordability in China were concentrated in China’s coastal and central regions. The purpose of this paper is to investigate housing affordability of urban residents in Northwest China. Moreover, this paper attempts to understand the consistency and influencing factors of various indicators on the evaluation of housing affordability.Design/methodology/approachThis paper uses multiyear data on house sales, residents’ incomes and living expenses from 2011 to 2022. House price-to-income ratio, housing affordability index and residual income approach were calculated by using these data and used as the measure of housing affordability.FindingsThe results show that there are obvious differences in the housing affordability among the Xi’an, Lanzhou and Yinchuan during 2011–2022, and the housing affordability of residents in cities with small population and economic scale is better. The ability of most urban residents to afford suitable housing is still poor, and the ability to afford small-sized housing is better. Most families with below-middle income have poor housing affordability. It is also observed that although various indicators had similarities in the evaluation of residents’ housing affordability, the comprehensive evaluation results of multiple indicators were more reliable.Social implicationsThe research results provide a basis for the decision-making of the government’s urban housing policy and improvement of residents’ housing conditions.Originality/valueThe results have a clear understanding of the housing affordability of urban residents in Northwest China. The study found that the geographical location and topography of the city is also a factor affecting the housing affordability.

Chagas prevention and control in an endemic area from the Argentinian Gran Chaco Region: Data from 14 years of uninterrupted intervention.

Chagas Disease (ChD) is a Neglected Tropical Disease (NTD) affecting 6 to 7 million people worldwide, mostly from Latin America. In Argentina, a national control program has been implemented since 1962, yet there are still an estimated 1.6 million infected individuals. Control programs were based almost exclusively on entomological surveillance and chemical control of households and were not continuous given a lack of coordination and resources. Argentina´s ChD program was originally vertical and centralized; later, it was partially and, in general, unsuccessfully transferred to the provinces. Herein, we describe the implementation of a control program for ChD with an ecohealth approach in rural settlements around the city of Añatuya, Santiago del Estero. The program included yearly household visits for entomological surveillance and control, health promotion workshops, and structural house improvements. Improved structures included internal and external walls and roofs, as well as the construction of water wells and latrines, and the organization and improvement of peri-domestic structures. Activities were carried out by specifically trained personnel except for house improvements, which were performed by the community, under technical guidance and provision of materials. Data was collected using standardized questionnaires for household characterization, entomological infestation status and chemical control activities. This program was continuously implemented since 2005 with high community participation and adherence, incorporating 13 settlements and 502 households. During the surveillance phase, 4,193 domiciliary inspections were performed, and both the intra- and peri-domestic infestation rate were reduced from 17.9% to 0.2% (P < 0.01) and from 20.4% to 3%, respectively. Additionally, 399 households were structurally improved. The program is still ongoing and, after 14 years of implementation, has built social networks and collaboration between implementers and beneficiaries with a reduction of T. infestans infestation in the intra- and peri-domicile. This reduction, especially inside the household, has enabled access to diagnosis and treatment of the population, with minimal risk of re-infection.

LAND SUBSIDENCE AND GEOTECHNICAL IMPACT OF JAKARTA KOTA AREA

Land subsidence has long occurred around the Special Capital Region of Jakarta. It is important to know and deal with Land subsidence events which also cause various negative impacts. Aim: When large amounts of groundwater are withdrawn from certain types of rocks, such as fine-grained sediments, land subsidence occurs. The rock compacts because the water helps to keep the ground in place. When the water is removed, the rocks collapse in on themselves.The immediate impact is the building collapse around the Kota Tua of DKI Jakarta. Methodology and Results: The research method used is a quantitative descriptive survey method by observing the amount of land subsidence that occurs in the Kota Tua area and its surroundings. The results showed that there has been a vertical land subsidence that varies between 20-60 cm. Based on the results of the resistivity values and coordinates plotted on the Regional Geological Map (Jakarta and Kep Seribu), the research location is classified into Lithology: Clay, Sand Silt, Gravel, and Pebbles (Quartenary deposits). The phenomenon, land subsidence, is caused by a combination of various parameters, including natural consolidation of alluvial soils, excessive groundwater extraction, and also building loads from infrastructure development and tectonic factors. Conclusion, significance, and impact study: Knowing the value of land subsidence and its location is expected to support urban planning, basic infrastructure planning and development, housing, settlement planning, and local financial improvement in efforts to mitigate land subsidence disasters.

Vulnerability of Affordable Housing to Global Warming in South Africa: Case Study of a Masonry House in Johannesburg

Global warming is expected to lead to longer and more intense heatwaves, which will have negative environmental and socioeconomic impacts around the world. South Africa is projected to experience significant warming, with surface temperatures possibly increasing by up to 3 °C by mid-century. This warming trend has implications for architecture, as the demand for cooling in buildings could rise dramatically. However, socioeconomic conditions in developing countries may limit the use of air conditioning to mitigate indoor overheating. In South Africa, research has shown that government provided low-cost housing structures are thermally inefficient, with temperatures occasionally exceeding outdoor levels. Residents often rely on natural ventilation and personal actions to cope with heat. However, the effects of climate change may render these strategies insufficient if energy poverty and housing improvement are not addressed. This study aims to examine the impact of global warming on a high mass, naturally ventilated, affordable housing structure in Johannesburg, South Africa. Measured operative temperature data from a long-term experimental study, alongside adaptive temperature limits to evaluate overheating, highlight the vulnerability of indoor spaces without adequate insulation and/or thermal mass. The results underscore concerns about the performance of low-cost and affordable housing in warmer future climates in the South African interior.

Chronic pulmonary mucormycosis caused by rhizopus microsporus mimics lung carcinoma in an immunocompetent adult: A case report

Pulmonary mucormycosis is a rare but life-threatening invasive fungal infection that mostly affects immunocompromised patients. This disease usually develops acutely and progresses rapidly, often leading to a poor clinical prognosis. Chronic pulmonary mucormycosis is highly unusual in immunocompetent patients. A 43-year-old man, who was a house improvement worker with a long history of occupational dust exposure, presented with an irritating cough that had lasted for two months. The patient was previously in good health, without dysglycemia or any known immunodeficiencies. Chest computed tomography revealed a mass in the left lower lobe, measuring approximately 6 cm in diameter, which was suspected to be primary lung carcinoma complicated with obstructive pneumonia. Thoracoscopic-assisted left lower lobectomy was performed, and metagenomic next-generation sequencing detection, along with special pathological staining of surgical specimens, suggested Rhizopus microsporus infection. Postoperatively, the patient's respiratory symptoms were relieved, and no signs of recurrence were found during the six-month follow-up. This article reports a rare case of chronic pulmonary mucormycosis caused by Rhizopus microsporus in a middle-aged male without dysglycemia or immunodeficiency. The patient's surgical outcome was excellent, reaffirming that surgery remains the cornerstone of pulmonary mucormycosis treatment.

Housing satisfaction and improvement demand considering housing lifestyles of young residents in public rental housing

ABSTRACT The supply of public rental housing for young households has been on the rise in South Korea. Their size and composition vary depending on residents’ characteristics. However, even within similar groups, housing satisfaction may differ according to their lifestyle; hence, diversity may exist in the demand for housing improvement. This study identified housing satisfaction and improvement demands according to housing lifestyles of young residents of “Happy House”, a representative public rental housing for young households. The method used in this study was an online survey targeting individuals younger than 39 years and living in Happy Houses. A total of 536 responses were collected, and the respondents were divided into five housing lifestyle clusters despite being from similar groups. Depending on the lifestyle, differences existed in the satisfaction of space composition and size and basic options, such as facilities/furniture/home appliances. In addition, there were also differences in the demand for housing improvements. The group actively using housing for leisure, cultural activities, and social exchanges showed high demands for improvement, such as space composition and basic options. This study can be used as a reference for establishing a housing improvement plan for customizable public rental housing, considering the lifestyles of young adults.