A systematic assessment of architectural approaches for solving the housing problem in Iraq

Al-Hafith, Omar; Satish, B K; Bradbury, Simon; Wilde, Pieter de

doi:10.1016/j.foar.2018.07.001

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“…Technologies adoption in the construction industry improve the quality of work, reduce time consumption and costing however, respondent rating the technology moderately importance, manpower in Iraq is not an issue. Hadi [24] stressed the lack of technologies utilization in the construction industry in the Iraq is causing the cost to the developers.…”

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“…Cement is one of the main elements in the housing construction [32] and this is the reason the consumption and pricing importance in very understood. According to the findings of Hadi [24] the consumption of the key construction materials is steadily grown as the peace and stability in the country is reshaped. The consumption of cement stood for about 15 million per year and expected to reach 25 million in 2027 as the new construction projects are open [24].…”

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“…According to the findings of Hadi [24] the consumption of the key construction materials is steadily grown as the peace and stability in the country is reshaped. The consumption of cement stood for about 15 million per year and expected to reach 25 million in 2027 as the new construction projects are open [24]. Cement is largely imported from other countries as the locally produce cement could not cover the demand.…”

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Investigation of the Critical Factors Influencing Low-Cost Green Sustainable Housing Projects in Iraq

Alfahad¹

2022

MSEA

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Iraq oil rich country is in the condition of economic chaos and confronting an intense scarcity for the low-cost housing in the capital as migration from the surrounding cities flooded where country poor economic condition has pushed the housing price hiked in cities. Therefore, this study is conducted with aims to determine critical factors affecting the affordable housing in Iraq. Quantitative study consisting close ended questionnaire of four sections cover all critical factors and randomly distributed questionnaire among the construction industry players to determine the objectives of the study. The questionnaire was translated into Arabic/local language so the every responded understand the questions, total distributed questionnaire is 175 and in response 134 received and data is analysed using SPSS software. Study findings shows that sustainable land management, easy and low interest rate loan arrangement to overcome on the financial constraints are the critical problem followed by unsteady or interpreted supply of construction materials, pricing control significantly help to keep lower the cost of affordable housing. Study also concluded that smaller size houses are no longer the key barriers of acceptance to the Iraqi community. Thus, study strongly recommend government stakeholders to develop framework and properly manage the land for housing purpose. Lastly, steady supply chain management for all the essential construction materials such as steel, technology, cement, electrical and sanitary appliance also control the pricing so low-cost housing dream of the people become true.

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Investigation of the Critical Factors Influencing Low-Cost Green Sustainable Housing Projects in Iraq

Alfahad¹

2022

MSEA

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“…The established parameters taken for study clearly indicate how the Iraqi respondents appreciate sufficient living area and privacy and abilities to make modifications in their dwellings in Bespoke housing, despite seeming to understand the prevailing conditions there. Though the study intended there was about AH specifically to satisfy an economically weaker section, the governance of preferences for any resident much above their need-satisfaction is putting too much pressure on the developer's feasibility to satisfy the masses, also defeating the very purpose of overall sustainability as well (Al-Hafith et al, 2018). While a centralized planning system and an institutional structure can be identified as the root cause of success in social housing of Singapore, there are ample instances, like the social housing scenario in Beijing, to show a low level residential Sustainable strategies in low-cost housing empowerment in these very systems as well (Lin, 2018).…”

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Understanding sustainable strategies in low-cost housing

Krishna

Roshan

Sivapriya

2019

IJHMA

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Purpose This paper aims to understand the incorporation of sustainability methods of construction through the study of a low-cost housing Tamil Nadu Housing Board settlement in a locality in Chennai, India. Such a study helps to arrive at proper design decisions and incorporate a participatory approach involving the residents to enable the developers, here the decision-makers of the government, cater to the local interests. Design/methodology/approach First, a survey was conducted to understand the local conditions and people’s aspirations. Along with this, the parameters pertaining to a green housing were derived and compared with the needs of the locals, to arrive at the most influencing parameters by decision-making trial and evaluation laboratory model (DEMATEL) analysis. Findings The study finds that parameters viz. “ensuring basic services” and “social inclusivity” happen to be the causal factors that seem to influence the needs of the locals. These factors therefore can guide the future plans to redevelop the settlement or construct similar settlements in a more sustainable way. Originality/value This paper is a unique study to combine the twin pillars of low-cost housing and sustainability, which helps in developing settlements that are conducive to the city’s socio-developmental requirements as well as respectful of the natural environment. Further, the analysis conducted through DEMATEL method could essentially guide the decision-maker to tackle urban challenges in the most locally suitable and sustainable approach.

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“…From the 1970s, rapid industrialization caused a considerable portion of the South Korean population to migrate to Seoul, its capital city, to seek jobs opportunities, thereby accelerating the process of urbanization of the country [1]; however, a rapid increase in the urban population caused a serious housing crisis [2][3][4]. In response to this crisis, the South Korean government permitted the rapid construction of residential buildings over the recent decades, thereby leading to reckless land development in the suburbs surrounding Seoul; this development resulted in urban sprawl that forced residents to rely on cars.…”

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A Multilevel Model Approach for Investigating Individual Accident Characteristics and Neighborhood Environment Characteristics Affecting Pedestrian-Vehicle Crashes

Park

2020

IJERPH

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Walking is the most basic movement of humans and the most fundamental mode of transportation. To promote walking, it is necessary to create a safe environment for pedestrians. However, pedestrian-vehicle crashes still remain relatively high in South Korea. This study employs a multilevel model to examine the differences between the lower-level individual characteristics of pedestrian crashes and the upper-level neighborhood environmental characteristics in Seoul, South Korea. The main results of this study are as follows. The individual characteristics of pedestrian-vehicle crashes are better at explaining pedestrian injury severity than built environment characteristics at the neighborhood level. Older pedestrians and drivers suffer more severe pedestrian injuries. Larger vehicles such as trucks and vans are more likely to result in a high severity of pedestrian injuries. Pedestrian injuries increase during inclement weather and at night. The severity of pedestrian injuries is lower at intersections and crosswalks without traffic signals than at crosswalks and intersections with traffic signals. Finally, school zones and silver zones, which are representative policies for pedestrian safety in South Korea, fail to play a significant role in reducing the severity of pedestrian injuries. The results of this study can guide policymakers and planners when making decisions on how to build neighborhoods that are safer for pedestrians.

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A systematic assessment of architectural approaches for solving the housing problem in Iraq

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Investigation of the Critical Factors Influencing Low-Cost Green Sustainable Housing Projects in Iraq

Investigation of the Critical Factors Influencing Low-Cost Green Sustainable Housing Projects in Iraq

Understanding sustainable strategies in low-cost housing

A Multilevel Model Approach for Investigating Individual Accident Characteristics and Neighborhood Environment Characteristics Affecting Pedestrian-Vehicle Crashes

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