| Author | Wang, Weilang |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no. HS-90-30 |
| Subject(s) | Architecture, Domestic--China--Shenzhen--Designs and plans
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| Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree of Master of Science, School of Engineering and Technology |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Series Statement | Thesis ; no. HS-90-30 |
| Abstract | Housing development in China faces conflicts between the limited funds for
the government investment and the large demand for dwelling units. In Shenzhen,
a housing reform program is under way with an aim to release the financial
burden of the government on housing construction by promoting self investment
on housing from individual residents so as to accelerate the construction pace.
The reform is carried out by commercializing housing with a result of owner-occupied dwelling units.
This innovative housing program raises the question whether and how the
standard layout units can satisfy individuals' needs. As the capacity for more
private investment in housing is obvious in Shenzhen, the market for variations
of the standard of flats is increasing. Therefore the concept of floor plan
flexibility is assessed in terms of means of initial diversification and flexibility
over time. The demand for flexible floor plans is confirmed by the results of
survey of the owner-occupied flats in a typical housing estate.
A series of prototypes of flexible floor plans is proposed based on a typical
flat of 3 bedrooms and a typical household size of 3 and 4 members. Design
criteria are provided to guide the design, from where a design brief is set in
accordance with the relevant regulations. Possible adaptations of the prototypes
are presented both by means of internal flexibility and external adaptation.
Finally, implementations in terms of costs and construction management are
discussed. In conclusion, the study recommends that the Shenzhen agencies in
charge adopt the principles of flexible floor plans to better serve the housing
market. |
| Year | 1990 |
| Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology. Thesis ; no. HS-90-30 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | School of Engineering and Technology (SET) |
| Department | Other Field of Studies (No Department) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Human Settlement (HS) |
| Chairperson(s) | Kammeier, Hans Detlef |
| Examination Committee(s) | Lefebvre, Bernard G. ;Kioe-Sheng, Yap
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| Scholarship Donor(s) | Canadian International Development Agency
(CIDA); |
| Degree | Thesis (M.Eng.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1990 |