Exploring residents‘ attitude towards implementing housing design flexibility in the Gaza Strip

Abstract EN

Population density in the Gaza Strip rapidly increases overtime.

Considering the limited area of the Gaza Strip, there is a need to rationalise consumption of the limited available housing land.

In this context, there is a need for innovative solutions that help increasing housing design efficiency.

This study addresses the potential of housing design flexibility as a possible solution.

It examines residents‘ attitude towards design flexibility as a starting point in this regard.

To achieve this aim, the study carried out a field study based on a questionnaire.

The quantitative analysis of the questionnaire leaded to accept the study main assumption that residents are satisfied with the idea of implementing design flexibility in residential spaces and furniture design in order to increase the efficiency of their housing units.

This is true regardless several examined variables including income level.

Thus, the study recommends implementing design flexibility in the housing market as a strategy that helps rationalization of resources consumption, in addition to securing adequate housing for all.