Evaluation of sustainability concepts in public housing projects in ogun state, nigeria.
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The issues associated with housing are colossal and multifaceted, displaying clear and
concise differences in various parts of the world. As is the case of most urban
environments, the problem of housing can no longer be limited to the quantity of houses
available, it should also include the quality and the location of these housing units. As a
result, this study intends to assess the different sustainability concepts adopted in the
planning, design and construction of public Housing in Ogun State. The objectives of the
study were to, evaluate the physical characteristics and conditions of the housing units,
examine the socio-economic characteristics of the residents, and determine factors which
affect the level of satisfaction of the residents. 274 housing units were assessed, from four
public housing estates in the state, between the months of December, 2018 and February,
2019. Data was gathered by administration of questionnaires as well as interviews to
household heads. The data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential techniques. The
result of study highlighted that the housing estates were assessed to be sustainable as
regards the housing density of the units and the affordability levels, however the estates
were deemed unsustainable based on type of building materials used, proximity to basic
amenities, and non-existence of communal facilities. The study concluded that relevant
agencies as regards housing in the state, should focus on the provision and maintenance of
public facilities so as to improve resident’s satisfaction and also make use of adaptable
spaces when designing houses, so as to cater for unexpected growth in the family and
improve quality of life of the occupants
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NA Architecture, TH Building construction