Quantitative and qualitative Analysis

This mini research was conducted to understand how spaces are designed in a housing unit. A detailed analysis was done to see how user patterns adapt to existing available space and its surrounding. We studies 3 housing units- Mine along with 2 other colleagues to compare.

UNIT A

UNIT B

UNIT C

UNIT A- Room furniture layout

Similarly each house unit was documented with furniture layout and dimensions.

Section B

Section C

Section A

Comparative Analysis- Floor space Index

Floor space is calculated to compare how much percentage of space is required for each room.

A: Area- 52 sqmt

B: Area -39 sqmt

C: Area-30 sqmt

Defining spaces: Dead spot and well-ventilated areas

Windows and doors are marked, demarcating the areas which are well ventilated to understand how many windows and opening is required for a well-lit area.

Study suggests that lobbies with no opening create long dark dead spots. Also too many opening in same room cause extra direct light through the day.

Circulation pathway: Identifying daily used path directions and traffic points

Defining user flow patterns helped us to understand which space requires more open areas and how to adjust opening such that there is a better flow.

Identifying spaces: Usable and non-usable spaces

Defining spaces: According to usage throughout the day

1 . Space usage normally

2. Space usage during festivals

Usage:

Activity of each member of the house is mapped throughout the day in 6 time slots. For example The plan shows that during time 6am-2pm: The living area is used to each food and watch television where as the same space during night is used to sleep.

Living room

Bedroom

Learning outcomes

Learned how each space is utilized according to the activity like studying, leisure, dining and how the usage of each space changes with time. Thus giving us opportunity to design spaces which demand variety of usage.
How opening of windows play a vital role while designing a room such that we can create well lit spaces and avoid using artificial lighting.
Learned ergonomics for furniture design according to utility.

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