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STRATEGIES FOR JUDICIOUS RESIDENTIAL INTERIOR SPACE MANAGEMENT

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Title STRATEGIES FOR JUDICIOUS RESIDENTIAL INTERIOR SPACE MANAGEMENT
 
Creator NIRVIKALPA, M
 
Contributor VIJAYA NAMBIAR
 
Subject STRATEGIES, JUDICIOUS, RESIDENTIAL, INTERIOR, SPACE, MANAGEMENT
 
Description Space in general is a very important element in the design
aspects and needs a critical understanding and managing in terms of the
basic needs of the residential or industrial modules. As the growing needs
and demands of population are in its maximum accessional position, the
space requirements have also become more a necessity than an
accessory for the dwellers. As we know, the space taken up by urban
localities is increasing faster than the urban population itself, where as
recent estimates, based on satellite imagery, indicate that all urban sites
(including green as well as built-up areas) cover only 2.8 per cent of the
Earth’s land area. This means that about 3.3 billion people occupy an area
less than half the size of Australia. However, most urban sites are critical
parcels of land. Based on the available statistics Hyderabad city's
population in 2007 was recorded to be about 6,255,256 and hence the
population density of the city has been ascertained at 14,192 per square
kilometer. There is an increase in the city limits too. Hence this rapid
increase in population resulted in many changes in the lifestyles of the
society. Some of them are, people opting a nuclear family to a joint family
and specifically increase in vertical structures and depletion of horizontal
structures due to reduction in space. Due to space constraints, there is
inflation in the price of its purchase, challenging the buyers to restrict
themselves to a limited space. With most of population crowded into towns
and cities, there is an acute need for personal surroundings to allow a
room to relax in comfort and relative privacy. For many people, moving
house to gain another bedroom or a bigger kitchen becomes financially
impossible. Due to these circumstances and the availability of space
becoming increasingly scarce, the interiors have become multifunctional
areas catering to these needs.
Till date, lot of work has been completed by various investigators
to utilize every component of the space in an efficient way. A space illusion
made by the effect of contrasting patterns of bold & light colours or by the
architectural illusionary marvels, if necessary, gives a calming and a
soothing effect to the clients based on the personality, ambience and its
ecological niche. In terms of residential planning, the complete space has
to be utilized based on the placing/arrangement of furniture, decorative
items, electrical lighting, storage desks or cabinets etc., for giving a
modern look. The use of every accessory has been taken into the present
study for analyzing its merits and demerits in the interior design space
management strategies so far available, and space analysis is one of the
major hurdles needed to be worked upon. The best way is to simulate or
create a real domain based virtual model using the necessary inputs
needed with the aid of the existing AutoCAD and the conceptual
framework.
The present work was carried out in the Pearl City of “Hyderabad”
with the following objectives -
General objective:
To evolve judicious space management strategies / modules /
framework for effective implementation.
Specific objectives:
 To examine the standard dimensions for residential interior
spaces.
 To explore the availability of types of furniture and space
modifiers for interiors.
 To assess the existing interior space management
techniques.
 To design modules in AutoCAD for residential interiors, with
judicious space management strategies.
The study involved collection of information from standard
documents, home makers and from furniture showrooms. Hence the most
appropriate tools were selected and designed to conduct the study.
Content analysis was done to collect information on standard dimensions.
A checklist was framed to collect information on existing furniture types
from five zones of Hyderabad. An interview schedule was framed to
assess the existing interior space management techniques and contains a
checklist of elements used in interiors that contribute to visual and tangible
effects in utilization of space. The same was given to the home makers of
50 two bedroom apartments which were selected by random purposive
sampling technique to collect information. The investigator’s observations
were also recorded. After data collection, the data was analyzed and
tabulated to know the frequencies and percentages of the space
modulated. Once the objectives were cleared, the results and inferences
drawn from the study on interior space dimensions, furniture types and the
opinions of the home makers formed the basis for evolving the guidelines
for designing interiors of an apartment.
The guidelines suggested by different architects and designers
reviewed in literature survey, were also used as inputs for forming specific
guidelines. Various articles from Times of India (2007 and 2008), internet
survey and textbooks were collected to form basis for designing an
apartment.
The plan of an apartment was selected by surveying the ventures
coming up in the city of Hyderabad so as to enable the investigator to
concentrate on designing the interiors of an apartment. The design
selected was also shown to two architects for their advice on structural
modifications. The general assumption is that the module evolved for
residential interiors with judicious space management strategies is
assumed to have adequate natural light, ventilation and proper orientation.
The model of two bed room apartment was developed in
AutoCAD. Floor plans, perspectives and rendered views of each room with
space saving techniques (furniture arrangement, furniture design,
accessories, colour schemes and lighting features) were developed.
As summary, space was limited for bedrooms, kitchens and
bathrooms. Living / dining spaces were observed to be large in size when
compared to other rooms. Built-in furniture and movable furniture are the
types of space savers found in households that allow the homemaker to
treat space as required. Majority of households had light coloured walls
with emulsion paint and rough finish, enabling easy maintenance. CFL with
white tinge were common lighting systems found in all rooms of
households as they are economical and also give cool effect to space
leading to space illusion. Marble white flooring is other common type of
flooring observed at majority of households, though difficult to maintain, led
to illusion of space.
To conclude, the space saving strategies were adopted by
homemakers as there is availability of wide range of products that save
space. Also because of economic reasons, homemakers are compromised
to get satisfied with the available space which provokes then to find ways
to save space. Varied ways of obtaining information on space saving
techniques have helped the homemakers, space planners , furniture
designers and architects to look into space as an important factor and treat
them accordingly depending up on the requirements of occupants.
 
Date 2016-07-30T11:00:28Z
2016-07-30T11:00:28Z
2008
 
Type Thesis
 
Identifier http://krishikosh.egranth.ac.in/handle/1/70216
 
Language en
 
Relation D8537;
 
Format application/pdf
 
Publisher ACHARYA N.G. RANGA AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY RAJENDRANAGAR, HYDERABAD