DISSERTATION REPORT

ON
OPEN SPACE IN GROUP HOUSING

SESSION 2018-19
SUBMITTED IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF
BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURE (4TH YEAR)

SUBMITTED BY:

OVAIS ANSARI
(ROLL NO.- 1580581037)

ACCURATE INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING

49, KNOWLEDGE PARK-III, GREATER NOIDA
 CERTIFICATE

This is to certify that the dissertation titled “OPEN SPACES IN GROUP

HOUSING COMPLEX WITH RELATION TO ACTIVITY PATTERN” has been
submitted by Mr. OVAIS ANSARI (Roll No. 1580581037 batch 2015-20) at
the department of architecture, towards partial fulfillment of the
requirements for the award of Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture. This is a
Bonafede work of the student.

……………………….….. ………………………………
Ar. Deval Kumar Ar. Vidhi
Rajvanshi
Main Guide
Director
 UNDERTAKING

Mr. OVAIS ANSARI, the author of the dissertation titled “UTILIZATION OF

OPEN SPACES IN GROUP HOUSING COMPLEX WITH RELATION TO ACTIVITY
PATTERN”, hereby declared that this is an independent work of mine,
carried out towards partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of
Bachelor Degree in Architecture at the department of Accurate institute of
Architecture and Planning, Greater Noida. The work has not been
submitted to any other organization/institute for the award of any
Degree/Diploma.

……….…………………..
OVAIS ANSARI
ROLL NO. 1580581037
Bachelor of Architecture
Accurate Institute of
Architecture and Planning
 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I have completed my dissertation report for Bachelor Degree with the help
of my faculties, govt. authorities, my friend and family members, without
their work was like to search water in Desert.’
First and foremost, I offer my sincerest gratitude to my main guide, Ar.
Vidhi, and dissertation in charge Dr. Promila Suri, who have supported me
throughout my dissertation.
I thank to my director of Architecture Department Ar. Deval Kumar
Rajvanshi and Dissertation coordinator Ar. Vidhi for her valuable, precious
time for the discussion and her support in competition of this dissertation.
Finally, I offered my sincerest gratitude to my parents for their love and
support which helped me to cross all the hurdles coming in my successful
education life.
 TABLE OF CONTENT
1. INTRODUCTION ………………………………………………………………………………….... 08

1.1 ABOUT THE TOPIC …………………………………………………………………………… 08

1.2 BENFITS …………………………………………………………………………………………… 11
1.3 ACTIVITIES ACCORDING TO AGE ………………………………………………………. 13
1.4 ANALYSIS …………………………………………………………………………………………. 15
1.5 OBJECTIVE ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 16
1.6 SCOPE AND LIMITATION ………………………………………………………………….. 16
1.7 METHODOLOGY ………………………………………………………………………………. 16

2. OPEN SPACES IN HOUSING ……………………………………………………………………. 17

2.1 DIVISION OF SPACES ………………………………………………………………………… 17

2.2 PURPOSE OF OPEN SPACES …………………………………………………………….. 17
2.3 FUNCTIONS ……………………………………………………………………………………… 18

3. COMPONENTS OF OPEN SPACES …………………………………………………………… 20

3.1 WALLS …………………………………………………………………………………………….. 20

3.2 FLOORS …………………………………………………………………………………………… 21
3.3 ROOFS …………………………………………………………………………………………….. 22

4. ELEMENTS OF DESIGNING OPEN SPACES IN HOUSING ………………………….. 23

4.1 LIGHTING ………………………………………………………………………………………… 23

4.2 SCULPTURE ……………………………………………………………………………………… 24
4.3 FOUNTAINS AND POOLS …………………………………………………………………. 25
4.4 SEATING …………………………………………………………………………………………. 26

5. PRINCIPLES FOR DESIGNING OPEN SPACES IN HOUSING.……………………….27

 5.1 AMENITY ……………………………………………………………………………………………27
5.2 ACCESSIBILITY ………………………………………………………………………………….. 27
5.3 USABILITY ………………………………………………………………………………………….27
5.4 AVOID ………………………………………………………………………………………………. 27

6. STANDARDS …………………………………………………………………………………………… 28

7. CASE STUDY …………………………………………………………………………………………… 30

 TABLE OF FIGURE

FIGURE 1 SHOWING OPEN SPACE ……………………………………………………………..08

FIGURE 2 COURTYARDS……………………………………………………………………………..09
FIGURE 3 ACTIVITIES & CULTURAL PROGRAMME OF CHILDREN ……………….09
FIGURE 4 PEOPLE WALKING IN OPEN SPACE …………………………………………….10
FIGURE 5 MEDITATION AREAS ………………………………………………………………….11
FIGURE 6 PEOPLE SITTING AND DOING THEIR OWN WORK ………………………12
FIGURE 7 CHILDREN PLAYING IN PARK ………………………………………………………13
FIGURE 8 CHILDREN ENJOYING WITH THEIR AGE GROUP ………………………….13
FIGURE 11 TEENAGERS SPENDING TIME WITH THEIR AGE GROUP ……………14
FIGURE 12 ADULTS DOING EXERCISE AND SPENDING SOLITARY TIME ………14
FIGURE 13 OLD PEOPLE PLAYING & HAVING QUALITY TIME ……………………..15
FIGURE 14 SEPARATE SITTING SPACE FOR OLD AGE PEOPLE …………………….17
FIGURE 15 RECREATIONAL AREAS FOR CHILDREN …………………………………….18
FIGURE 16 SPORTS AND PLAYING AREA ……………………………………………………19
FIGURE 17 NATURAL SPACES LIKLE JOGGING TRACK, PATHWAY ETC………..19
FIGURE 18 WALLS USED IN OPEN SPACES …………………………………………………20
FIGURE 19 FLOORS IN OPEN SPACES …………………………………………………………21
FIGURE 20 ROOFS IN OPEN SPACES, TEXTILES & CONCRETE ROOF ……………22
FIGURE 21 LIGHTING IN OPEN SPACES ………………………………………………………23
FIGURE 22 SCULPTURE IN OPEN SPACES …………………………………………………..24
FIGURE 23 FOUNTAINS ……………………………………………………………………………..25
FIGURE 24 SEATING IN OPEN SPACES ………………………………………………………. 26
 OPEN SPACES IN GROUP HOUSING

INTRODUCTION: -
1.1 ABOUT
Land or any space which is open to sky or the surface not covered by impermeable surface
or which is free from the development.
There are varieties of perceived reasons for having an open space in public housing. The
most important reasons are the improvement of the physical environment, design of open
space should be attractive. However, this is not enough. Open spaces can fulfill a number of
needs, for example it also important for open space to offer safe spaces for solitary time,
social interactions and physical activity. Designers of open spaces have the ability to
facilitate certain kind of usage. The sign of open spaces must also consider convenience,
proximity and level of access.

Open space is necessary component of housing developments, but poor design of open
space can lead to unused areas, undesirable behavior, movement and many other
difficulties. We should attempt to outline methods of creating successful open spaces that
are attractive, comfortable and are useful for variety of residents, which are appropriate to
the scale of the space. In particular, we support what we consider a sustainable version of
recreational open spaces, which includes open spaces that is reasonable to manage and
upkeep, adds to the value of the development, is flexible in use and therefore adaptable,
fosters a sense of ownership so that residents become involved in sustaining the spaces,
and has a positive impact on the surrounding natural resources.
In terms of scale, open spaces are divided into some categories that are urban public open
space, community public open space, semi-private open space.

Land use planning, urban open space is an open area which is basically by all, group or
individual. The benefits that urban open space provides to citizens can be broken into free
basic forms: - Recreation, ecology and aesthetic value. Community public open spaces are
basically used for small gatherings, play spaces, multipurpose for fewer uses. It also
supplements public spaces, smaller, quieter and closer to home. Semi-private open spaces
are generally used for gardens, visual enjoyment or may be for circulations near/between
buildings, numbers and location of building entrances determines type and frequency of
use, often separated with spaces or landscaping.
Parks can be designed to accommodate a number of uses. Attention to use can prevent
conflicts between intended use and actual use, and between adjacent or overlapping uses.
Open spaces may contain one or more things that are rural landscapes which is defined as a
geographical area that has been used by people, or shaped or modified by human activity,
occupancy, or intervention, and that possesses a significant concentration, linkage, or
continuity of areas of land use, vegetation, buildings and structures, roads and waterways,
and natural creatures, ecological and environmentally sensitive areas include urban
biodiversity, natural drains or storm water and flood attenuation. Parks and green belts act
as sinks for carbon dioxide and counteract the urban heat island effect of large built-up
areas, recreational areas involving moderate to high intensity use requiring modification of
natural landforms and the provision of service facilities and also in a natural setting
requiring minimal development or facilities and providing areas for informal, self-directed
act, trails, pathways and linear connections are sign to provide walking, bicycling and other
non-motorized means of linking various parts of the community, development or open
space system. Both paved and unpaved trails are appropriate.

The primary purpose is to provide a recreation experience. The secondary purpose is

transportation to other parts of the community, development or open space system;
developed parks consists of green space requiring turf, irrigation and maintenance
promoting active and passive recreational uses. The size and configuration shall confirm to
the attached developed park type Matrix.
Open space can increase aesthetic appeal, amenity and value of a neighborhood, suburb or
personal area. Aside from providing places to play, be active or relax, public open spaces
afford any benefits.

1.2 BENEFITS
Environmental benefits can be gained through protecting local biodiversity and visual
landscapes, retaining ecological systems and linkages, and management of urban water.
Social benefits can be gained through community interaction and activation of places for
formal and informal sport and recreation.
Cultural benefits can be gained through recognition and interpretation of indigenous and
historic values.
Economic benefits can be gained through provision of services supporting visitation for
sport, recreation and tourism.
The value of open spaces should be there and this can be done in many aspects such as: -
The economic value of open space which states that a high-quality public environment can
have a significant impact on the economic life of urban centers big or small, and is therefore
an essential part of any successful regeneration strategy.
The impact on physical and mental health which states that ‘obesity already cost more in
public health terms, and will overtake smoking. Clearly these problems need to be
addressed. Access to good-quality, well-maintained public spaces can help to improve our
physical and mental health by encouraging us to walk more, to play sport, or simply to
enjoy a green and natural environment. In other words, our open spaces are a powerful
weapon in the fight against obesity and ill-health.
HEALTH BENEFITS OF DAILY ACTIVITY INCLUDE:
 live independently
 Reduces the risk of falling
 Reduces symptoms of anxiety and depression
 Improves mood and fosters feelings of well-being
 Increases Vitamin-D
The benefits for children and young people: - Play is crucial for many aspects of children’s
development, from the acquisition of social skills, experimentation and the confrontation
and resolution of emotional crises, to moral understanding, cognitive skills such as language
and comprehension, and of course physical skills. But increasing urbanization has left our
children with far fewer opportunities than previous generations to play freely outdoors and
experience the natural environment. Good-quality public spaces- including well-designed
school grounds – can help to fill this gap, providing children with opportunities for fun,
exercise and learning.

Reducing crime and fear of crime: - fear of crime and, to a much lesser extent crime itself,
can deter people, not just vulnerable groups, from using even good-quality public spaces.
Children and young people, for example, are often prevented from using our parks, squares
and streets because of their parents’ fears about crime, whilst women often also face
particular concerns. Physical changes to the better management of public space can help to
allay these fears. Such changes can help to everyone to make the most of public spaces.
Open spaces in housing societies have an impact on property value, living standards as well
as their status in society. Apart from the physical, environmental benefits that open spaces
have a positive effect on psychological development of people living in surrounding. Open
spaces in residential townships increase their market value; flats are sold faster and are far
greater in demand than the conventional buildings. It also improved their quality of life
along with appreciation of their properties.
The benefits of open spaces in housing complex are active and passive recreational
opportunity, direct health and safety benefits, natural features and spaces important to
defining community image and distinctive character, boundaries between incompatible
uses and breaks from continuous development, they can shape land use patterns to
promote more compact, efficient-to-service development, places for facilities that
contribute educational and cultural benefits, healthy lifestyles enhancement by facilitating
improvements in physical fitness through exercise, and also by facilitating positive
emotional, intellectual and social experiences.
The activities and functions of open spaces in housing can be categorized according to the
different age group that are 1-5, 6-12, teenagers, young adults and elderly people.

1.3 ACTIVITES ACCORDING TO AGE

For children ages 1-5 years include separated by hedges or fence low enough that parent
can watch, visible from apartments or from benches beside the play area for supervision,
located away from busy streets and easily accessible restrooms with diaper changing
facilities, smooth surfaces leading to play area manipulee water space for play (stream bed,
fountain), provide water source for drinking and cleaning.
Children ages 6-12 may require more interactive, exploratory environments. Hardy, low
branching trees away from fences and incorporation of other natural elements, play
equipment that require physical exertion and challenge, loose props: anything from loose
boards to actual toy.
Teenagers also require accommodation for play and other activities, but often interact in
larger groups. Separated or distinguished from other spaces, with ample room for group
activity, located near busy parts of the park so teens can see and be seen by others, spaces
for teenagers can also include isolated spots for small groups or couples, but there is a risk
that undesirable behavior will be encouraged. Teenagers group size and behavior can lead
to conflict of use with other groups. One way to avoid undesirable activity in inappropriate
places is to allow for the same activity in controlled environment.

Adults may use open space for a variety of reasons such as (eating, chatting, friends, family)
small group games; to spend time as couples; to supervise children; and for solitary time.
Easily describable spots for meeting, variable seating arrangements, including moveable
seats, knolls and other more spots for sitting and gathering, visually attractive walkthroughs
and strolling paths, designed allowing certain areas to be claimed by regulars.
Elderly have greater requirements for resting and shade than other age groups. Elderly
people may use open space for group gatherings, activities such as tai chi, public solitary
time, small group games, and walking alone and in small groups. Drinking fountains and
other nearby facilities limited inclines and stairs with rails, benches on pathways, especially
at tops of inclines or resting, game table in shelter.

1.4 ANALYSIS:
The design of open space can be done according to different categories that are: - open
space planning needs a precise microclimatic analysis and an evaluation of people’s
behavior in open spaces in dependence of the thermal conditions and activities. The
reduction in crime in surrounding buildings has encouraged residents to use the streets
more at night, increasing natural surveillance. As a result, fear of crime has lessened. The
garden has brought other benefits too, including greater interaction between different
ethnic groups within the community.
When designing an open space, problem with use should be considered. There are various
ways in which these problems can arise.
Unintended use: - people may use space In a way that is unintended. For ex. An adult is
hanging on the children’s play equipment. Young people may engage in sports or activities
that were not accommodated in design such as skateboarding, cycling, and roller skating.
Antisocial use: - people may engage in antisocial use such as lettering, vandalism, and
crime.
Conflicts between uses: - there may be conflicts between different uses, such as
competition for territory or incompatible groups using space nearby each other. This is
likely to occur, for example, between teenagers, who may be noisy and gather in large
groups, and elderly, who may prefer quieter spaces and may not understand the kinds pf
activity teenagers engage in.

OBJECTIVE: -
 To study the different scales of open spaces.
 To determine the standards used in open spaces.
 To examine how design components should accommodate different uses of
spaces.
 To define the use of open spaces according to the different age group.
 To suggest important components in such spaces for their efficient uses.
 To determine if such open spaces promote the social interactions.

SCOPE AND LIMITATIONS: -

The scope of this study is limited to analysis of open spaces in group housing according
to activity pattern of different age group.

METHODOLY: -
To select some case studies and analyze their activity pattern and then conclude is
effectiveness and lack of it.
and then suggesting ways to increase social interaction and effect in such spaces.
2. OPEN SPACES IN HOUSING
There are numerous health benefits associated with access to open space. One study found
that people who use public open spaces are three times more likely to achieve
recommended levels of physical activity than those who do not use the spaces. Users and
potential users prefer nearby, attractive and larger parks and open spaces.

2.1 OPEN AREAS MAY INCLUDE:

 Small areas of open space that are accessible to local residents, generally providing
for recreation such as children’s play and relaxation, which also can provide an
identity and a sense of place for a community especially where it incorporates an
important landscape feature or historic characteristic.
 Playing fields for organized sport which can also be used for walking and informal
activities.
 Linear parks linking areas of open space.
 Waterfront and other regional parks for social gatherings.

Open space often comes under pressure for development in existing neighborhoods or is at
risk of being undervalued and underprovided in the planning of new subdivisions. However,
in some cases a strategic assessment will identify a need to reorientation or rationalize
existing open space to overcome past planning mistakes and to address access and
maintain issues.
In open space network should encourage more active lifestyles by offering a variety of safe
and attractive spaces that are well distributed throughout.

2.2 PURPOSE OF GIVING OPEN SPACES

The primary purpose of this framework is to define terminology that can be universally used
to describe open space. Agreed understanding of what constitute different types of open
space form and function is considered essential to developing well designed, community-
focused open space networks.
The framework classifies open spaces where community access is encouraged and explicitly
managed. While it is acknowledged that substantial recreation activities occur in other
areas of publicly accessible space, the framework is not intended to apply to areas where
the primary purpose or function is identified as:
  Preservation and restoration of natural features and values such as bush forever
estate, conservation reserve, nature reserve, state forest or similar.
 Residual land or land set aside as urban deferred or for road reserve or similar
purpose.
Specific guidelines for design and infrastructure provision will depend on local needs and
are most appropriately articulated by the relevant local government authority (LGA) within
their own suite of policies.

2.3 FUNCTIONS OF OPEN SPACES

Recreation spaces
Recreation spaces provide a setting for informal play and physical activity, relaxation and
social recreation.
Recreation spaces:

 Recreation spaces enhance physical and mental health through activity that provides
relaxation, amusement or stimulation.
 Recreation spaces can be accessed by all to play, socialize, exercise, celebrate or
participate in other activities that personal satisfaction or intrinsic reward.
 Recreation spaces include gardens and open parklands, community gardens, corridor
links, amenity spaces, community use facilities, civic commons or squares.
Sport spaces
Sport spaces provide a setting for formal structured sporting activities.
Sport spaces:
 Sport spaces provide a venue for formal structured sporting activities such as team
competition, physical skill development and training.
 Sport spaces are designed to accommodate playing surface, buffer zones and
infrastructure requirements of specific or general sporting activity.
 Players and spectators attend with the express purpose of engaging in organized
sporting activity, training or competition or watching the game.
 Most sport spaces can be accessed by community members for informal sport and
recreation.

Nature spaces
Nature spaces provide a setting where people can enjoy nearby nature and protect local
biodiversity and natural area values.
Nature spaces:
 Nature spaces provide opportunity for low-impact recreational activities, such as
walking, cycling, picnicking, playing, watching or exploring natural features. Nature
spaces may include bush land, coastal areas, wetlands and riparian habitats, and
geological and natural features.
  Sites are managed to enable recreational access while protecting local ecological and
biodiversity values.

3. COMPONENTS OF OPEN SPACES IN HOUSING

3.1 WALLS
Walls are the vertical elements which surround the space and give the space its shape.
3.2 FLOORS
The floors of the space are the base on which all the activities of the space happen.
The floor can be flat or with levels can be soft or harsh.
3.3 ROOFS
Usually the sky is the roof for open spaces. But sometimes parts of the space can be
covered for specific purposes, like providing shading, privacy, defining the space.
4. ELEMENTS FOR DESIGNING OPEN SPACES IN HOUSING
4.1 LIGHTING
Lighting has many functions in open spaces:
 It extends the time of using urban spaces.
 It provides safety and security.
 It contributes to the security.
 It leads the movement to specific directions.
4.2 SCULPTURES
Sculptures and other public arts are important elements in improving the quality of the
open space environment.
4.3 FOUNTAINS AND POOLS
Fountains and pools are often the focal elements of a public space.
The merge between using sculptures and water adds a lot to the quality of open space
environment. The sound of water helps in creating the feel of relaxation besides the cooling
effect of water.
4.4 SEATING
The type and placement of sitting areas depend upon many factors like the function of the
space, the users. But in general setting area should be shaded- the seats should be
comfortable- from durable materials- with attractive look.
5. PRINCIPLES FOR DESIGNING OPEN SPACES IN HOUSING
5.1 AMENITY
Design public open space so that it:
 Protects and enhances the environmental, cultural and heritage values of an area.
 Assists with place-making by building on the special attributes of an area.
 Is pleasant and welcoming, e.g. through embellishments such as landscaping, park
furniture seats, drinking fountains and lighting.
 Is well maintained and actively managed.
 Is safe and perceived to be safe such as by providing lighting and areas that can be
viewed by people.

5.2 ACCESSIBILTY
Ensure accessibility with open space that is:
 Distributed throughout an area providing equitable access to all residents.
 Easily accessible via public transport where appropriate.
 Easily accessible via the walking and cycling network and with adequate bicycle
parking facilities.
 Connected where participate with a broader open space network throughout the
area.

5.3 USABILITY
Usability is ensured by open space that:
 Is of a sufficient size and shape for its intended purpose.
 Is adaptable, catering for multiple users and types of activities.
 For children, has access to facilities such as basketball and running tracks etc.
 Is shared by a number of user groups.

5.4 AVOID
 Public open space not being integrated into a new development area. Rather it
should be considered with potential users in mind in terms of the range of activities
and location, and attention should be given to its detailed design.
 Concentrating only on the quantity of open space provided. It is equally important to
consider the quality of public open space and how it will be used, in order to
maximize community value and its contribution to creating green spaces.
6. STANDARDS:
Standards that will ensure that within new residential areas enough open space is provided
in the right place to cater for the normal out of door activities of the residents, and that the
various types of open space provided form part of an overall pattern of open space
provision at various scales of residential developments.
The standards are divided into four broad categories:
 Standards applicable to any housing.
 Standards applicable to any family housing.
 Standards applicable to groups of more than 50 dwelling units.
 Standards applicable to non-family housing.
The standards applicable to any housing are concerned with access and circulation space,
and with space for car parking and garaging.
The standards applicable to any family housing are concerned with the provision of space
near or adjacent to the dwelling for family activities and give two alternative ways of
providing this- ‘the outdoor room’ standard and the ‘common garden’ standard.
The standards applicable to groups of more than 50 family dwellings are concerned with
the provision of play and recreation space for activities which cannot be easily
accommodated in private gardens, communal gardens or public circulation space. These are
mostly children’s play activities.
The standards applicable to non-family dwellings are concerned with provision of space
around dwellings for the activities of the occupiers, and give two ways of providing this- a
private open space standard, or a communal space standard.
 LOTUS BOULEVARD, NOIDA

LOCATON: Sector-100 Noida, Uttar Pradesh

SIZE:
PROJECT AREA: 40 ACRES
NO. OF UNITS: 3120
NO. OF FLOORS: 19
ABOUT:
 Unveiling the most desirable property in the promising locality of sector-
100, Noida.
 The 3C company has developed 3C lotus Boulevard, a well-maintained
residential project with a club house.
 A perfect example of luxury within budget, 3C lotus Boulevard brings in a
affordable premium homes at an affordable price list.
 The project is partially ready to move with some towers still under
construction. The project offers 2BHK and 3BHK apartments, nestled in an
area of 40 acres. This township is a great choice for people for a luxurious
lifestyle.

USES AND FACILITIES:

 Yoga/meditation area
 Badminton court
 Play area (sand pits)
 Kids entertainment zone
 Party lawns
 Multipurpose court
 Swimming pool
 Gathering spaces
 Amphitheatre

REASONS FOR USING OPEN SPACES

 Beautification – 15%
 Relaxation – 20%
 Social – 30%
 Security -10%
 Activity – 25%
VISIONS OF OPEN SPACES
 There are two main hubs for social interaction on site i.e. the business
center and planet loiter.
 These two spaces are present on the two main entrances of the site.
 Planet loiter area consists of swimming pools, and other activities, being an
interactive space for different age groups.
 Business center is an interactive space for the working class.
 These two spaces help in the interaction of the residents of buildings to the
outsiders, as the people from outside have the access to these places.

SPORTS AREA:
 It includes basketball court, skating area, volleyball court.
 Interactive spaces for children of age 6-21.

GREEN AREA:
 Buildings are placed on the periphery of the site thus creating green spaces
throughout the center of the site.
 This green area consists of lawns, gardens and play areas.
MAIN CIRCULATION ROUTES:
Direct but attractive pathways with benches for resting and people watching.
SECONDARY CIRCULATION ROUTES:
Meandering paths with different grades moving away from main circulation
routes.
Separate space is provided for children of age group 1-5 which is
 Separated by hedges or fences
 Low enough that parents can watch visible from apartments or from
benches beside the play area for supervision
 Located away from busy streets
 Easily accessible restrooms with diaper changing facilities
 Smooth surfaces leading to play area manipulee water space for play
(stream bed, fountain)

LANDSCPING/ BEAUTIFICATION:
 Add ornamental and shading trees
 Remove trees blocking views at access points
 Plant trees as buffer wall between basketball courts and nearby residences

BENEFITS:
 In this the interactive spaces are mixed together according to the people
requirements according to their age.
 Playing courts are separately placed to avoid noise pollution.
 Zoning of open space gives the privacy to people with respect to their age.
DRAWBACKS
 Buildings are not oriented according to the sun pattern which creates dark
spaces.
 No proper walkways in the interior of the site.
CONCLUSION:
The study clearly indicated relation between open spaces and their effect on
socio-economic status of people. Open spaces in housing societies have an impact
on property value, living standards as well as their status in a society. Apart from
the physical, environmental benefits that open spaces have a positive effect on
psychological development of people living in surrounding. Open spaces in
residential townships increase their market value, flats are sold faster are far
greater in demand than the conventional buildings. It also improved their quality
of life along with appreciation of their properties.
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