Assessment of Quality of Life in the Urban Environment; Case Study: Famagusta, N. Cyprus

Nikoofam, Mojdeh; Mobaraki, Abdollah

doi:10.13189/cea.2020.080513

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“…Design in Cypriot Housing during Different Period Lying on the east of Mediterranean Sea, Famagusta counts as the second largest town of N. Cyprus (Figure 5). Its history is assessed in seven periods including [27]:…”

Section: Assessment Passive Solar Housingmentioning

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Improving Passive Solar Housing Design to Achieve Energy Efficiency; Case Study: Famagusta, North Cyprus

Nikoofam¹,

Mobaraki²

2021

cea

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The significant aim of architecture is to support different human needs especially housing as an essential requirement; as well as the consideration of environmental factors. One of the environmental issues is the consideration of climatic conditions that have a deep influence on designing to create comfortable indoor spaces and housing durability. Based on climate conditions, passive solar energy as primary factor decreases energy consumption inexpensively. Furthermore, it is undeniable that socio-cultural structure of the society has deep influence on designing houses. The purpose of this study is to investigate how to improve housing quality for achieving low-cost energy by use of endless energies as a potential point in Famagusta with Mediterranean climate. Moreover, the second part of paper is the considered strategies in different period of Cypriot dwelling, as an important strategy in comparison evaluation.

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Improving Passive Solar Housing Design to Achieve Energy Efficiency; Case Study: Famagusta, North Cyprus

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Mobaraki²

2021

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“…Experts agree that quality of life has two dimensions: an environmental dimension and a psychological dimension. From the environmental dimension, the quality of life is influenced by the quality of the built environment, including the condition of houses, housing, and facilities around it [25,26,27,28]. If we look in more detail, the house is one of the environmental aspects for its residents.…”

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'Shop as Home': The Meaning of Built Environment to Quality of Life of Shop Houses Residents in Medan, Indonesia

Zahrah¹,

Ginting²,

Aulia³

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The shophouse is an urban house type that combines a residential and a shop in one building. This typology is commonly found in Medan and other cities in Indonesia due to its flexible space. Among the various studies on shophouses, minimal ones discuss the occupants' point of view. However, they are the most appropriate party to be asked about their living experiences in that multi-functional house. This study aims to explore the meaning of a shophouse for its residents. This is a qualitative research with a phenomenological approach that analyses the essence of a phenomenon based on the actual experiences of people live there. Ten participants were selected purposefully and their experiences were explored through in-depth interviews. This research applies the interpretative method by carrying out the steps of structured phenomenological analysis proposed by Moustakas. The investigation found that participants give meaning to a shophouse as 'where all life takes place.' There are some problems while living in the shophouse, but the dwellers can cope with it until they feel no significant obstacles while living in it to achieve the desired quality of life. The study results strengthen the study of the relationship between the built environment and the achievement of quality of life and provide a new perspective in assessing shop houses, particularly in Medan, Indonesia. This study has limitations because it focuses more on a person's personal experience living in a shophouse. However, the findings can make contribution to urban planning activities, especially the development of shophouses to maintain urban residents' life quality. Besides, the results of this research can enrich the insight of architectural design in understanding occupants' preferences for a double-functioning building.

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A spatial hedonic approach for modeling the relationship between quality of urban life and housing prices, case study: Alexandria city, Egypt

Abdrabo

Hassaan

Abdelwahab

2022

Lett Spat Resour Sci

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Assessment of Quality of Life in the Urban Environment; Case Study: Famagusta, N. Cyprus

Cited by 6 publications

References 34 publications

Improving Passive Solar Housing Design to Achieve Energy Efficiency; Case Study: Famagusta, North Cyprus

Improving Passive Solar Housing Design to Achieve Energy Efficiency; Case Study: Famagusta, North Cyprus

'Shop as Home': The Meaning of Built Environment to Quality of Life of Shop Houses Residents in Medan, Indonesia

A spatial hedonic approach for modeling the relationship between quality of urban life and housing prices, case study: Alexandria city, Egypt

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