Influence of Housing Density on Open Space Utilization The Case of CMC Apartments, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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2020-06-01
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Addis Ababa University
Abstract
The primary focus of this thesis is studying housing density and its influence on open
space utilization, interpreting the subject both conceptually and numerically. The
researcher Purposively selected respondents from seven types of buildings which are
found in CMC compound to study the implications of Housing Density with the residents’
open space utilization. The analysis for this thesis is classified in to two broad sections.
The first section being quantitative in its very nature, uses secondary sources to
calculate density. The later section, links housing density with open space utilization of
the residents by selecting two most common characteristics of density as reference.
These are: Enclosure (Horizontal attribute) and Building height (Vertical attribute).
These are further discussed by contextually defining and classifying the buildings in
the compound for ease of relating density with the residents.
It was found that respondents with enclosed open space utilize open space more than
those which are not enclosed. Highly enclosed neighborhood however, disconnects
spaces resulting in introvert spaces. Additionally, building height increment is found to
discourage residents in using open spaces. The study also discloses numbers
regarding density by using the most common measurements such as Net and Gross
housing density, FAR, BAR. The housing density, based on the results from gross
housing density calculations the housing density of CMC apartment being 24.67
Hu/Ha is below the lowest bench mark set for gross housing density nationally. Hence
low housing density. As far as the international standard for net housing density is
concerned the net housing density being 88.85 Hu/Ha falls under medium density
housing.
The thesis recommends that beyond for the needs for accommodation and density,
it is essential to take in to account the ties these entities have with the residents. Along
with the provision of open spaces building layouts of the compound both in cluster or
building level are important. It is with such detailing that the interests of residents could
be fulfilled
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housing density, housing density characteristics, open space utilization