Socially sustainable housing at dwarka, Delhi

Abstract

The population in all major cities around the world is expected to accelerate. Delhi is no different and it is experiencing a huge urbanization surge with an extensive requirement for housing. Despite the fact that people are now living closer than ever due to this population surge yet issues like loneliness and social disconnection have long been perceived as problem that is affecting a lot of people in apartment housings(epically with high rise apartments). Both social isolation and loneliness have been associated with huge ramifications for health and well-being, and they have been on the main focus while designing of streetscapes and recreational spaces, with little intuition given to housing form. This thesis explores the correlation between housing and social isolation and how that can be improved with the help of communal housing. It has been found in research that communal housing models, such as cohousing, encourage social inclusion, and increase the perceived well-being and mental and physical soundness of residents. (Dr Katie McClymont, 2019) This thesis is an attempt to design a residential apartment complex in a growing complex of Delhi. It aims to design a well-functioning complex that integrates diverse groups of users and is socially sustainable and contributor to the health of the environment in context. The background study explored the multiple ways in which the design of the complex can be driven to social sustainability. The case studies help in analyzing the area requirements, service requirements, built environment and circulation in apartment complexes