Housing Space Research Articles

Adaptation of Post-fortress Buildings as an Enrichment of the Functional Programme of a Housing Estate on the Example of Fort VIII Służew in Warsaw

The article refers to the problem of adaptation of post-fortress objects from the 19th century located in the strict urban tissue in Poland. The authors of the text analyse the example of adaptation of Fort VIII Służew in Warsaw as a way of making common spaces in housing estates more attractive. The rapid demilitarisation of fortresses from this period caused by the development of the art of war and the subsequent dynamic development of urban planning after the Second World War resulted in the degradation and disappearance of these valuable monuments. The Russian ring fortress of Warsaw is now entirely within the urban fabric. Introducing additions and new utility functions is becoming a way of protecting the existing stock of often degraded spaces left behind by former forts. On the example of Fort VIII Służew, a number of activities related to adaptation, revitalisation and revalorisation of the existing urbanised residential space in Ursynów district are presented. The analysed object together with its surroundings is an example of a way to use post-fortress spaces for both utilitarian and cognitive purposes while respecting historic values. Age-old fortifications, so well preserved in Poland, significantly define and shape urban layouts. The research carried out by the authors of this text shows that appropriate use of the potential of post-fortress buildings from the 19th century can significantly improve the quality and character of colonial buildings and highlight the values associated with this type of specific monument.

Medición de la pobreza multidimensional en México mediante un análisis bibliométrico y de ecuaciones estructurales

Objective. Multidimensional poverty in Mexico was measured through a bibliometric and structural equation analysis. Design/Methodology/Approach. We used the technique developed by the National Council for the Evaluation of Social Development Policy (CONEVAL, in Spanish) in Mexico, based on information from the National Household Income and Expenditure Survey (ENIGH, in Spanish). The Smart PLS software also used the partial least squares (PLS) technique. Regarding the bibliometric part, a descriptive analysis was performed using the Scopus database and VOSviewer as a processing tool. Results/Discussion. The results showed that basic housing services, access to food, quality, housing spaces, and income significantly impact multidimensional poverty. The PLS model showed adequate predictive superiority and goodness of fit. From the bibliometric point of view, there was clear interest on the part of the academic and scientific community in developing knowledge in this field. Conclusions. The effectiveness of the PLS model for measuring multidimensional poverty in Mexico is demonstrated, and several determinants are highlighted. Future studies are recommended to improve social policies and poverty reduction strategies. Originality/Value. The study provides a novel approach by using the PLS model to measure multidimensional poverty in Mexico. It applies a robust exploratory methodology that can be replicated in similar contexts and is supported by bibliometric contrast.

7503 Light Composition Alters Feline Stress in a Shelter Environment

Abstract Disclosure: A.M. Yaw: None. M.E. Gardella: None. J. Jacobs: None. H.M. Hoffmann: None. Millions of cats enter animal shelters each year. Unfortunately, due to high numbers of cats entering shelters and limited physical housing space, over 50% of healthy and adoptable cats with extended shelter stays are euthanized yearly. While animal shelters are essential for keeping cats safe from unfit living conditions, they are a stressful environment. High stress in cats increases health risks and undesirable behaviors and is associated with reduced adoptions. Given the role of light in regulating hormonal stress responses and behavior, we partnered with a Midwestern animal control and shelter to evaluate how light intensity and light composition impact feline behavior and urinary cortisol levels in 123 domestic cats (Felis catus; 65 male and 58 female). The impact of three lighting conditions, white, dim, and orange (blue-depleted) light, were evaluated for the first 5-6 days following admittance into the shelter. Individually housed adults (8 months-10 years) were outfitted with PetPace Smart Collars to evaluate locomotor activity, and cat stress was evaluated daily through urine samples and a behavioral approach test. All data were analyzed by experimenters who were blind to the groups and tested via one or two-way ANOVA or repeated measures mixed-effects model with Geisser-Greenhouse correction. Urinary cortisol levels were dependent on both light quality and day in shelter, where cats under orange light had reduced cortisol on days 4-5 in the shelter compared to cats in standard lighting. Light quality also altered cat hiding behavior, such that the percentage of cats hiding was increased on dim light compared to both standard and orange light. A novel behavioral approach task found reduced cat stress on days 4-5 in standard and orange light; however, dim light increased cat stress on day 5 in shelter. All cats exhibited circadian rhythms in locomotor activity with periods ranging from 21.33-35.67h independent of light condition and day in shelter, and locomotor activity increased on days 3-4 compared to day 2 in the shelter, with no effect of light condition. There were no sex differences in in hiding, PetPace activity, or cat stress scores under any light condition; however, females displayed increased urinary cortisol levels compared to males in standard, but not dim or orange, light. This shows for the first time that room light manipulation can help shelters enact easy and inexpensive changes that make the adjustment period shorter and less stressful for incoming cats which will improve animal wellbeing. Presentation: 6/1/2024

Advancing Zebrafish Husbandry: Takeaways From the 2024 Husbandry Workshop and Husbandry Summit.

The 2024 Zebrafish Husbandry Workshop and Summit held during the World Aquaculture Society Meeting in San Antonio focused on key areas for improving zebrafish husbandry research. Discussions highlighted the need for comprehensive literature on husbandry, better communication and collaboration between researchers and facility staff, and the adoption of a standardized reference diet. Current literature lacks comprehensive data and often overlooks crucial factors such as housing density and space requirements for fish development. Collaborative efforts between researchers and facility managers are essential for acquiring accurate husbandry data and minimizing pathogen risks. Standardizing descriptive language and parameter lists in publications and enhancing communication between facilities can improve research quality. Action items proposed include better communication of incoming fish information, standardization of pathogen monitors, transparency in husbandry practices, and fostering a spirit of collaboration among organizations. The summit emphasized the importance of increased PI awareness about husbandry, testing existing standardized diets, forming consortia to oversee diet standardization, creating unified repositories and forums, and conducting evidence-based husbandry studies.

Wall Follower Based Fire Extinguisher Wheeled Robot Prototype using 5 Channel Fire Sensor

Fires can occur anywhere, be it in schools, offices, and housing or other open spaces. Fire cannot be predicted when it will happen. In the modern era robots are one of the very special technologies, the benefits of these robots can facilitate human work. Robot cars in this era are attracting quite a lot of attention from experts to develop. Therefore, the author designed a "Wall Follower-based Fire Extinguishing Robot using a 5 Channel fire sensor" to reduce the risk of fire. This robot uses the HC-SR04 sensor to detect the barrier wall so that the extinguishing robot reaches the fire point. For the microcontroller tool used in this design system in the form of an Arduino Nano microcontroller which functions as part of the 5 Channel Flame Sensor controller to detect hotspots and a DC water pump to extinguish the fire. In this study using experimental research. This robot has successfully passed the track and put out the fire as the author has designed. The average flame sensor on this robot can read the fire point at a distance of 20 cm with angles of 90°, 60°, 120°, 150°, then the output voltage generated on the DC motor with a PWM value of 191 or 75% duty cycle produces an output of 8.77V measured using a multimeter, and this robot can extinguish the fire on the track with different distances with an average fire extinguishing time of 7.1 seconds.

집합주택의 공간계획을 위한 교육콘텐츠 선호도연구

This study investigated and analyzed literature and precedent cases of Korean and foreign multi-family housing to study the impact of integrating educational contents and space planning in collective houses on residents' lives. Based on the results, this study suggests directions for improving the educational environment in Korean multi-family housing that can increase residential satisfaction. The research methods used were surveys and in-depth interviews with experts. The collected data were subjected to frequency analysis using SPSS 28.0. The results of the survey, which was conducted through a structured online questionnaire, confirmed that resident demand-driven Educational program management can increase resident engagement and housing satisfaction, and highlighted the importance of building sustainable multi-family housing and educational community spaces.

An architectural design framework to promote healthy indoor-outdoor connections in Arctic housing

This research proposes biophilic intermediate spaces as a promising architectural solution to improve indoor-outdoor connections, occupant well-being, and energy efficiency in Arctic housing. Basic examples of intermediate spaces in Arctic housing models include porches and vestibules. However, the architecture of these spaces has not yet been optimized to adress extreme climatic conditions and occupants’ needs. Therefore, this research develops an architectural design framework to optimize the architecture of intermediate spaces for Arctic housing to meet occupants’ well-being needs and improve housing energy efficiency. The research methodology combines an archetypal approach, exploratory case study analysis, and scoping literature review. The archetypal study examines the historical development of Canadian Arctic housing models in Nunavut, revealing the typological evolution, features, potentials, and deficiencies of intermediate spaces in the Arctic. The study identifies of the main design variables and performance indicators of intermediate spaces corresponding to healthy and positive indoor-outdoor connections, thermal and visual comfort, and energy efficiency. A conceptual model of an intermediate space is then simulated as an exploratory case study for a public Canadian Arctic residential building. The architectural design framework is established based on findings from the literature, archetypal studies of Arctic housing, and simulation results of an integrated model for an intermediate space and a public Arctic housing model in Nunavut. The proposed framework includes main architectural variables such as physical adjacency, material, orientation, space depth, and transparency ratio which impact thermal, lighting, and energy performance. This design framework can serve as a reference for creating policies and decision-making processes that integrate biophilic intermediate spaces with Arctic building practices, contributing to Canada's strategic plan for energy efficiency and vegetable production in the Arctic.

High-density living, migratory status, and perceived crowding: A study of juveniles in Hong Kong

ABSTRACT Based on a questionnaire survey of senior secondary school students, this study examines the determinants of perceived crowding of juveniles in Hong Kong, a city that has accommodated generations of migrants from mainland China and elsewhere in the world and is renowned for its extreme densities. The analysis is threefold. First, it identifies factors directly affecting perceived crowding such as home density, housing tenure type, and environmental referent. The next stage, then, examines what factors determine home density. It is found that juveniles in both public- and private-sector-owned housing tend to have significantly more housing space than those residing in rented housing. Newcomers to the city enjoy less housing space compared to more established Hong Kong residents. The third stage analyzes the sorting of households into housing tenure types. New migrants are most likely to be private renters. Over time, the difference in home density and housing tenure types between students with locally born parents and those with mainland-born parents becomes smaller. However, no such trend is observed for students of overseas backgrounds.

Analysis of the Effect of Utilization of Science and Technology, Human Resources and Asset Land Management on Sustainable Optimization

Natural resources, especially land, are finite resources that constrain development. The limited availability of land in urban areas is disproportionate to the growing demand. This land is important for developing city infrastructure, such as office buildings, housing, education, health services, parks, and green open spaces, as well as other functions that support city infrastructure. The research was conducted as an effort to support government programs towards the optimization of sustainable cities by looking at the propositions of each variable. The product of this research helps the government optimize the development of sustainable cities. Testing with quantitative methods using partial least square data analysis utilizing Smart-PLS software. The results showed that the science and technology variable had an insignificant effect on the sustainable optimization of land assets in Malang City. However, the human resources variable and the asset land variable have a significant positive effect on the sustainable optimization of asset land in Malang City. The conclusion of this study shows that science and technology does not have a direct impact on the optimization of sustainable land assets in Malang City, but has a significant positive influence through the mediation of human resources. Therefore, researchers recommend improving science and technology in land asset management through improving the education and skills of human resources in the Malang City government.

Typology of Traditional Domestic Architecture based on Social Stratifications: The Case of Mamasa Tribe, Indonesia

Typologies of traditional domestic architecture across the world are based on numerous criteria. Certainly, social stratification is one among them. Mamasa tribe located in the West Sulawesi Province, which is one of the Indonesian ethnic groups with traditional architecture do so based on the social and economic levels of the community and the caste divisions. Their traditional architectural heritage still maintained to this day is the Mamasa traditional house called banua. The Mamasa community introduced caste divisions based on the social and economic levels of the community which physically influenced the form and typology of the Mamasa traditional house. This study examines the architectural aspects influenced by the social stratification of the Mamasa community: the function, form, space, material, appearance and decorative variety of the Mamasa traditional house. The research employed exploratory qualitative methods. Data collection techniques included direct observations, interviews and literature studies. In-depth interviews were conducted with several traditional leaders related to the Mamasa traditional house. The field data was correlated with data from the literature studies: journals, books, or website sources related to the research study. The findings indicate a strong correlation between the architecture of the traditional Mamasa house and the social stratification that exists in the Mamasa community. The typology based on the social stratification of the Mamasa society is: the first type, Banua Sura' is intended for the tana' bulawan or high nobility class. The second type, Banua Bolong is intended for the tana' bassi or the ordinary nobility class. The third type, Banua Rapa is intended for the tana' karurung or free-people class. The fourth type, Banua Longkarrin is intended for the tana' kua-kua or the slave class. These four types of banua each reflect the social and economic status of the homeowners through their architecture.

Promoção de territórios saudáveis: assessoria técnica à habitação social no Setor 1 da Colônia Juliano Moreira

ABSTRACT The article proposes to contribute to reflection on health promoting principles and strategies in vulnerable territories, aiming at the specific objective to evaluate the role that can be played by a local, permanent, and participatory policy and public service, developed through technical assistance with a focus on improving the housing space and the habitat that favors the most vulnerable population and promotes positive solutions in their quality of life. The work has its theoretical methodological foundation in the field of urban health, referenced from the critical perspective of the complexity of the health-disease phenomenon, more specifically when it relates the social and environmental vulnerability and the conditions of the built environment to collective health. The article uses as a reference the experience developed by FIOCRUZ Mata Atlântica, of the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation, and seeks to verify the identification of social determinants and processes of social determination of health as well as the appropriation of principles and strategies of action of this disciplinary field. The partial results of this ongoing experience have advances not only in the objective transformations of determining factors related to the built environment, but also in the social organization and intersectoral articulation in this context, as well as the construction of references for public policies.

The spatial planning of housing and urban green space: A combined stated choice experiment and land-use modeling approach

Urban green space (UGS) is receiving increasing attention as a means to make cities better adapted to climate change and to create high-quality living environments for citizens. The spatial planning of UGS generally asks a trade-off between optimizing land-use and accessibility characteristics which may differ between housing types. In this paper, we use a stated choice experiment to estimate residential location preferences related to neighborhood land-use, UGS and accessibility characteristics in the framework of a land-use model. A national sample of 394 Dutch homeowners participated in the experiments and mixed logit models were estimated by housing type distinguishing detached, row houses and apartments. The estimation results show that trade-offs made between a green neighborhood and accessibility to urban amenities tend to differ between the housing types. The estimates are used as parameters in a housing land-use allocation model. An application of the model to a residential area development problem shows that creating green buffers along road infrastructure is the most beneficial way of allocating UGS considering the housing value for residents. The application further shows that apartments benefit more strongly from UGS in the neighborhood than from high accessibility of urban amenities compared to detached and row houses. Finally, we find that the optimal spatial allocation of UGS depends on whether maximizing housing market-value or residents’ utility is the prime objective.

Ma’abarot: Israeli immigrant transit camps revisited

ABSTRACT This article suggests a re-periodisation of the transit camps in which hundreds of thousands of immigrants were housed in Israel’s first three decades. It anchors the meaning of these temporal housing spaces – known as Ma’abarot – and rebuts the perception of their temporality, presenting new data about institutional policies regarding these allegedly temporary living spaces and the everyday reality of their inhabitants. It suggests a re-periodisation that includes not only the initial handling of the massive Jewish immigration wave during the ‘Mass Aliyah’ (1948–51) but also the longer-term settling of the immigrants.

ЖИЛИЩНОЕ СТРОИТЕЛЬСТВО КАК ОДНО ИЗ ВАЖНЕЙШИХ НАПРАВЛЕНИЙ СОЦИАЛЬНО - ОРИЕНТИРОВАННОЙ СТРАТЕГИИ РАЗВИТИЯ ГОСУДАРСТВА

The article discusses issues related to the pace of housing construction in the Russian Federation for the period from 2005 to 2022. An analysis of the dynamics of indicators was carried out, both for the country as a whole and in the context of federal districts. The leading federal districts in terms of the pace of commissioning of new housing space have been identified. An assessment is made of the dynamics of housing construction both in the cities of the Russian Federation and in rural areas. The dynamics of housing construction indicators in the Southern Federal District have been studied, and the leading subjects in terms of the pace of commissioning of new housing space both in urban areas and in rural areas have been identified

Larvicidal and feeding deterrent properties of extracts from Dieffenbachia maculata (Dumb cane) against Spodoptera frugiperda in maize (Zea mays)

This study examined the larvicidal and feeding deterrent properties of extracts from Dieffenbachia maculata against Spodoptera frugiperda (Fall army worm) in growing maize. A 9 m x 7 m space in the green house was divided into forty-two plots of 1 m by 0.75 m with 0.5 m discard between rows. This is to allow for a 2 x 3 x 4 factorial experiment replicated three times. Maize seeds were sown at two seeds per hole at a spacing of 90 cm by 60cm in each plot. Each plot was barricaded with wire mesh to prevent the migration of larvae from plot to plot. The irrigation system in the greenhouse supplied equal volume of water at the base of the maize seedlings every morning. Infested maize plants were treated with different Dumb cane plant extracts at the concentration of 25ml/l and30ml/l along with positive and negative controls. (The positive control was treated with Cypermethrine at 3l/ha) to compare the effect of concentrations on the fall army worm activity. In this experiment, the numbers of leaves affected was assessed every week and recorded. Leave perforation index was calculated. Dead armyworms were observed by prodding the larvae for movement and were recorded. Plant vigour was obtained by measuring plant height and the number of leaves formed. Effect of the worm on yield was determined by comparing total yield from sampled maize plants and this was compared to expected yield from the variety of maize used for the research. The positive control group exhibited a significantly lower level of infestation after treatment with a corresponding yield increase, (16.06% and 80.14%) respectively when compared to the treated groups. Similarly, leave extract using acetone at 30ml record significantly better results with 17.73% level of infestation after treatment application and 66.44% yield increase. This was closely followed by leaf extract using methanol at 30ml with significantly lower level of infestation and increased yield respectively. (21.35% and 60.42%). Conversely, the lowest value was recorded for the negative control. Among the extract treatments, the leaf extract using acetone at 30ml showed the highest efficacy in reducing infestation levels and demonstrated the most significant increase in maize yield. In this study, it was observed that application of the 30ml leaf extract of Dumb cane using acetone was effective and significantly increased army worm larval mortality, reduced leaf damage, and increased maize grain yield compared to the untreated control. The results indicated that the extracts from dumb cane leaves and stems exhibited promising capacity in the control of Fall army worm in maize. Further research is warranted to optimize the application protocols and evaluate any residual effects of the extracts on maize grain and ecosystem dynamics

A Rapid and Cost Effective Hardening Method for Tissue Culture Derived Banana Plantlets

The present study was aimed to develop a cost effective method for the hardening of tissue culture derived plants of banana var. Robusta. Two approaches were investigated to reduce cost. First, the shoots inoculated in rooting medium were incubated in (i) growth room under controlled temperature and light conditions for four weeks (RL) (ii) shadehouse exposed to natural light and ambient temperature (RP). The plants obtained from these treatments were given five hardening treatments (a) direct planting in polybags (filled with 1 : 1 Soil and leaf mould) (DP), (b) DP plants covered individually with transparent polybags (DPC), (c) DPC plants placed in tray of water (up to 3 cm height)-DPCW (d) DP plants kept in polytunnel (DPP) (e) DP plants placed in tray of water and kept in polytunnel DPWP, (f) control plants (CN)-primary hardened in potrays kept in polytunnel for four weeks followed by transplantation to polybags (filled with3:1 Soil and leaf mould). RP Plants were greener and sturdier with less hyperhydricity. Rooting outside the lab (RP) reduced the cost as the growth room space during rooting could be saved and so there is saving in electricity of lighting and climate control. 80% of plants in control and 50% plants in direct planting (DP) survived. In all other treatments 100% survival was observed. RP-DPCW and RP-DPWP plants showed the best performance in terms of visible appearance and accumulation of biomass. The method employed could reduce the hardening period from 12 weeks (CN) to 8 weeks. The cost reduction occurs in this process by a) omitting primary hardening process which requires costly potting media, manpower and climate controlled greenhouse, b) Lab space could be saved as incubation for rooting can be done in shade house thereby saving electricity c) As there is 4 weeks saving in hardening, shade house space could be utilized for hardening more plants. The method could be adopted for hardening in small nurseries to large industries and can result in cost reduction of plantlets. Saving of 4 weeks for hardening will be highly beneficial to the micropropagation industries for delivering plants to farmers in time during peak planting seasons. Plant Tissue Cult. & Biotech. 34(1): 11-24, 2024 (June)

Main principles of the socio-psychological phenomenon in housing architecture research: an overview of scientific theories

This study conducts an analytical review and systematization of modern scientific theories of the 21st century related to various aspects of contemporary housing space development. A detailed analysis of literary sources and academic interests in this field has established that a comprehensive description of the socio-psychological phenomenon in the context of housing architecture requires the integration of positions based on theoretical approaches from architecture, urban planning, psychology, sociology, and political science. The primary focus of scholarly interest is the systemic consideration of key theoretical positions that represent the socio-psychological phenomenon, as well as the explication of scientific models capable of integrating the intangible aspects of the "human dimension" into the research context of architectural space and urban planning. The aim of the article is to identify key positions and regularities that exist in modern urban-architectural theories. To achieve this goal, the article outlines the following main tasks: Systematization and critical analysis of 15 scientific theories concerning the socio-psychological aspects of architecture and urbanism; Identification of the main regularities on which the researched theories are based; Integration of diverse disciplinary perspectives (architecture, urbanism, sociology, psychology) into a unified theoretical framework for a comprehensive study of the interrelations that influence the architectural organization of the human residential environment. These tasks will allow for the identification of connections and regularities in the scientific theories of architecture and urbanism, theoretical approaches, and facilitate their application in the process of creating more harmonious living spaces. The object of the study are 15 scientific theories in the field of architecture and urban planning, which were either created or have become widely recognized in the scholarly literature in the 21st century. The subject of the study is the interrelationships between the socio-psychological aspects of human life activity, which directly influence the formation of the residential environment. Among the research methods used in this article is a scientific review of academic literature, including scientific articles, books, conference abstracts, dissertations, and other scholarly publications. This stage involves the identification and selection of relevant sources focused on architecture, sociology, psychology, urbanism, and political science with an emphasis on the residential environment and its socio-psychological aspects. After conducting an exhaustive integrative analysis, fundamental principles describing the socio-psychological dimension in the architecture of urban residential spaces were highlighted. Based on the obtained data, the conceptual foundations of the socio-psychological theory of architecture were characterized. Thus, this study focuses on the necessity of forming the foundations of socially oriented architectural practice that reflects modern human needs in the context of rapid social changes and the evolution of the spatial-cultural environment.

On the inside looking out: gendered space and virtuous femininity in the Pompeian house

On the inside looking out: gendered space and virtuous femininity in the Pompeian house

Energy Efficient Building-Planning and Designing a Green and Cost-Effective House and Working Space for Farmer

Abstract: Agriculture in India is livelihood for a majority of the population and hence it stands great importance in Indian culture. Increasing population, increasing average income and globalization effects in India also increased the demand for quantity, quality and nutritious food, and variety of food. Therefore, pressure on decreasing available cultivable land to produce more quantity, variety and quality of food will keep on increasing. Farmers are still not able to earn respect a blearing. Therefore it is necessary to reduce this problem of them. The basic aim of this project is to plan, design a green and cost effective house and working space for farmer his family, shelter for his animals, proper grains to rage facilities and ware house for his tools and machineries. This project also provides an insight to overcome the water scarcity

Influence of Current Ratio, Net Profit Margin, Total Asset Turnover, And Debt to Equity Ratio on Share Prices in Manufacturing Companies in The Property and Real Estate Sector on The Indonesia Stock Exchange for the 2019-2021 Period

Numerous industries provide investors with various funding options in today's rapidly evolving business and technology landscape. One particularly intriguing area in this regard is investment. Investment refers to allocating cash into various assets for a specific duration to generate profits, such as income or capital appreciation. Infrastructure development has led to the management of several industries, including property and real estate. Property can stimulate other economic sectors by providing employment opportunities and enhancing overall societal well-being. This is further bolstered by the rapid growth of the property sector, driven by the consistent availability of land and the rising public demand for housing and office spaces. Based on the data results, it is evident that there was an upsurge in demand for property and real estate in 2019. In contrast, production was sluggish expansion across all industries during the Covid-19 pandemic. Share prices will rise with increased demand and fall with less demand. This is evident in the company's effective management of shareholders. Financial reports are crucial for the company's future. Financial report data can be utilized as a decisive factor in decision-making. By assessing the financial performance of PT. Alam Sutera Reality Tbk, PT. Bumi Serpong Tbk, and PT. Bekasi Fajar Industri Estate Tbk, investors can make well-informed investment decisions. The liquid or illiquid ratio, which is based on the company's debt-to-equity ratio, current ratio, net profit margin, and total asset turnover, can be calculated to complete this assessment.