A study on the residential history and variability of dwelling units in KEP Estate Tsurumaki‐3 low‐rise building part 2. Issue 1 (15th December 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Minami, Kazunobu; Ma, Lingxiang; Suzuki, Atsuya; Chiba, Saori
• Is Part Of: Japan architectural review. Volume 5:Issue 1(2022)
• Page Start: 94
• Page End: 105
• Publication Date: 2021-12-15
• Subjects: adaptability -- housing -- infill renovation -- long life -- long‐term occupancy record; Building -- Periodicals; Building -- Japan -- Periodicals; Architectural design -- Periodicals; 690
• DOI: 10.1002/2475-8876.12254
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2475-8876

Abstract

Abstract: The authors investigated the experimental project, Kodan Experimental Housing Project, which the Japanese Housing Corporation started in 1973, to research and develop the flexibility and adaptability of housing. The residents decided the layout of the free spaces, except the stairs and toilet on the second floor of some of the units. The movable partition wall on the second floor was confirmed to be effectively used by many households. It can be inferred that the concept of adaptability was effective, as many of the resident households had children of school age or younger. Abstract : This family has been living in the unit since 1982. The second floor was used as a large space for the children before they reach school age, and two children's rooms were made when they reach school age. Minor changes were made but the aging couple has lived in the house as it is without any major renovations.