Design Guidelines for Interior Common Space for Low-Income Housing

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to study the behavior of using common areas in the home for low-income houses. To analyze the behavior of using common areas in the house for low-income houses and to create guidelines for designing common areas in the home for low-income houses. Collecting data, analyzed, location, size and space utilization behavior of both low-income houses, 4 case studies each, in order to design 4 model house plans each. obtained from analysis Let a group of low-income people choose the model that best suits their usage behavior. To summarize, it is a guideline for designing common areas in the house for low-income houses.

From the research, it was found that most of the low-income households will make a living in the house to generate income for their family. Can be divided into two types. Type 1, the common area of ​​low-income houses, like a workshop is a model of a residential house. that have shared behaviors between living and working in the home by using the common areas in the house for their own occupation together with other functions at different times There will be an area for placing equipment or machinery that is required for occupation in the home. Residential and occupational areas are shared or overlapped from time to time. in which the area is shared or overlapped Most are located in the middle of the house. The arrangement of furniture in the home is mostly arranged in the form of equipment used in occupation. And the furniture in the house will be close to the wall of the house on both sides. By leaving an empty area in the middle of the house to be used as an area that can be modified according to usage behavior. Type 2, the common area of ​​a low-income house, like a shop style is a model of a residential house. with behaviors of sharing between living and occupation in the home trade by using the common areas in the house for trading careers Together with other functions, there will be space for placing a shelf or dining table in the house. In which the common area in the house will use the residential area and the retail area. quite clearly separated from each other. Most of the shops are located in the front of the house. In order to show the product and allow people passing by to be able to see clearly. And the arrangement of furniture in the living area of ​​the house is a fixed arrangement. But the furniture in the shop area can be adjusted. according to usage behavior.