Authors : Avanti Sanjay Chaphale & Vandana Dhawad
Page Nos : 78-89
Description :
The home is often viewed as an unproblematic location in which new occupational roles, relationships and uses can be fitted. The unavailability of decent housing is more pronounced in developing countries where rapid rate of population growth and urbanization is unmatched by corresponding and commensurate change in social, economic and technological development. The number of housing units is limited by some factors which include high cost of land, insufficient funds, and improper management. Thus, the available spaces around us must be judiciously used. If, things are not properly organized and managed it can be very fatiguing, monotonous as well as frustrating. Especially for the homemaker; be it working or non-working women they are the ones who manage the household chores. The role of the architects and interior designers is thus very crucial in designing and planning a space judiciously. The aim of study is to study the use of space through management techniques used in the flats and the problems faced by the homemakers in managing space efficiently. A sample of 15 flats [3 categories of 5 units each i.e. 1-BHK, 2-BHK, 3-BHK] in Nagpur city Of Maharashtra State. The areas in Nagpur city were selected through Purposive-Random sampling. Questionnaire-cum-interview method and Survey-cum-observation method were used for data collection. The study focussed on the use of space management techniques Multi-utility furniture/ Convertible furniture/ Transformable furniture, Use of Organizers, Cabinet/Wardrobe/Almirah storage, Easy “Do It Yourself” organizations in the flats. The data analysed showed that space is improperly and insufficiently utilized in the flats the adoption of space management techniques is poor. Our study reveals the problems faced by the homemakers and the opinions of the architects in managing space and storage efficiently. Proper utilization of space and efficient space management lead to a healthy homemaker and a healthy home environment.
