Cohousing design guidelines for better social integration in the United Arab Emirates
Considering cohousing as a new typology in the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) housing market is a challenge due to the cultural and societal dimensions. However, the variety of societies in the Emirates reflecting various habits, experiences, and traditions can allow testing such new types of housing w...
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| author | Moohammed Wasim Yahia Emad Mushtaha Samar Adel Yassin Kawthar Ahmad AlFoudari Yasmeen Adnan Atoum Alex Opoku Samir Dirar Aref Mohamad Maksoud |
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| description | Considering cohousing as a new typology in the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) housing market is a challenge due to the cultural and societal dimensions. However, the variety of societies in the Emirates reflecting various habits, experiences, and traditions can allow testing such new types of housing which can be adapted to the local context, considering the needs of the society. This study aims at developing design guidelines for future cohousing in the UAE, considering the pillars of the Estidama program, i.e., social, cultural, economic, and environmental aspects, in addition to the role of architecture design. The present study is based on an empirical investigation from the viewpoint of future cohousing residents in the UAE. Semi-structured interviews considering 87 individuals were conducted. Moreover, a focus group discussion targeting eight professionals was performed. Furthermore, the Quality Function Deployment (QFD) method was applied to include the people’s voices directly when developing the design guidelines for cohousing in the UAE. The study showed that the aspects of culture and privacy are crucial in the future of cohousing in the UAE. In addition, providing local facilities such as majlis and praying rooms is vital to consider. Moreover, other aspects such as sustainable design, universal design, and safety are also valuable. For the outdoor environment, the study highlighted the importance of urban design quality, landscape solutions, shading, and natural ventilation strategies in outdoor spaces. Future cohousing in the UAE is expected to enhance social interaction and contribute to sustainability in the long-term perspective. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-e7f04fe4578944969a18ed60efdca7942023-08-18T14:20:03ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Built Environment2297-33622023-09-01910.3389/fbuil.2023.11551791155179Cohousing design guidelines for better social integration in the United Arab EmiratesMoohammed Wasim YahiaEmad MushtahaSamar Adel YassinKawthar Ahmad AlFoudariYasmeen Adnan AtoumAlex OpokuSamir DirarAref Mohamad MaksoudConsidering cohousing as a new typology in the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) housing market is a challenge due to the cultural and societal dimensions. However, the variety of societies in the Emirates reflecting various habits, experiences, and traditions can allow testing such new types of housing which can be adapted to the local context, considering the needs of the society. This study aims at developing design guidelines for future cohousing in the UAE, considering the pillars of the Estidama program, i.e., social, cultural, economic, and environmental aspects, in addition to the role of architecture design. The present study is based on an empirical investigation from the viewpoint of future cohousing residents in the UAE. Semi-structured interviews considering 87 individuals were conducted. Moreover, a focus group discussion targeting eight professionals was performed. Furthermore, the Quality Function Deployment (QFD) method was applied to include the people’s voices directly when developing the design guidelines for cohousing in the UAE. The study showed that the aspects of culture and privacy are crucial in the future of cohousing in the UAE. In addition, providing local facilities such as majlis and praying rooms is vital to consider. Moreover, other aspects such as sustainable design, universal design, and safety are also valuable. For the outdoor environment, the study highlighted the importance of urban design quality, landscape solutions, shading, and natural ventilation strategies in outdoor spaces. Future cohousing in the UAE is expected to enhance social interaction and contribute to sustainability in the long-term perspective.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fbuil.2023.1155179/fullarchitecture designcohousingquality function deploymentsocial interactionUnited Arab Emiratesurban design |
| spellingShingle | Moohammed Wasim Yahia Emad Mushtaha Samar Adel Yassin Kawthar Ahmad AlFoudari Yasmeen Adnan Atoum Alex Opoku Samir Dirar Aref Mohamad Maksoud Cohousing design guidelines for better social integration in the United Arab Emirates Frontiers in Built Environment architecture design cohousing quality function deployment social interaction United Arab Emirates urban design |
| title | Cohousing design guidelines for better social integration in the United Arab Emirates |
| title_full | Cohousing design guidelines for better social integration in the United Arab Emirates |
| title_fullStr | Cohousing design guidelines for better social integration in the United Arab Emirates |
| title_full_unstemmed | Cohousing design guidelines for better social integration in the United Arab Emirates |
| title_short | Cohousing design guidelines for better social integration in the United Arab Emirates |
| title_sort | cohousing design guidelines for better social integration in the united arab emirates |
| topic | architecture design cohousing quality function deployment social interaction United Arab Emirates urban design |
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