Jay, I and Bowen, P (2011) What residents value in low-cost housing schemes: Some South African concepts. Building Research & Information, 39(6), pp. 574-588. ISSN 0961-3218
Abstract
What are the significant design aspects of low-cost housing from a value analysis perspective? South Africa has made housing a cornerstone of its social development policies, but there is significant dissatisfaction expressed by the residents of the housing schemes built to date. To address this, a small survey was undertaken to identify what established (existing) residents of low-cost housing in South Africa regard as important or of value. These established residents' views vary from other studies due to the ability to identify medium and long-term needs and problems. The survey identified nine concepts that can be used to evaluate housing scheme design using conjoint analysis or stated choice methods to quantify residents' values. Future quantitative research is suggested into the measurement of the requirements of residents. Development of econometric models of the already investigated urban form is advocated, along with the potential for 'densification' strategies to address some of the issues raised by residents.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | housing; inhabitants; low-cost housing; quality of life; social development; South Africa; value management |
| Index terms: | urban form, value analysis, quality of life, strategy, quantitative research, housing, low-cost housing, South Africa, value management, survey, densification, econometric |
| Subjects: | financial analysis, data collection methods, public and environmental health, Geography, data analysis and analytics, construction type, urban form and morphology, urban design, housing and residential development, management, economic analysis |
| Topics: | Research Practice, Health and Safety, Construction Technology, Geographical Context, Urban Studies, Business Strategy, Value Management, Cost Management |
| Descriptive scope: | 4 PCEA |
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