Presented by: Safwan Dawood Shams # 093-0670-530 Sohidul Hoque # 093-0385-030

High-rise apartments and low-rise high density apartments A new concept of living

Are they building or destroying the society?

Opinion
Support Neutral
9% 21%

Do not Support No comments

27%

Primary research: Interviews, Surveys and observations. Sample size: 75 Survey results on peoples opinion on apartments.

43%

Percentage of people

100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%
Good Bad

Accomodation solution
56% 44%

Growth & Development of children 27% 73%

Interaction with neighbours

39% 61%

Security level

41% 59%

Earthquake safety measures 8% 92%

Ownership Prices Maintenance Size

and location space

Gardens

Garages/parking

Childrens

playground
Privacy

Communication

with neighbors program

Ceremonial Lift

and other facilities

Society: flat holders have equal share in the property of the society

Apartment: flat holder is different as per his area of occupation

Leisure activities
Indoor activities Outdoor activities

11%

89%

Indoor Activities
Technology 27% Others

73%

Higher dependence on technology

Drug addiction

Increased indoor Density

Overweight
Loneliness and frustration

Reduced interaction with society

Diversity of culture
Affordability I live because theres no other option Discrimination by flat owners People are becoming self centered Joint Family concept have almost disappeared

Other possible drawbacks

100% Percentage of people 80% 60%

40%
20% 0% No Yes Illegal activities 47% 53% Pet Accomodation 48% 52%

The increasing rate of high rise and low-rise high density apartment buildings may have serious consequences. Its difficult to abolish these buildings.

Suggested solutions:

Decentralization
Say No to builders Improve security in existing apartments

Events for socialization

Any Questions?