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Agyefi-Mensah, S, Kpamma, Z E and Hagan, D E (2022) Stair step geometry compliance with standard specifications for safety and usability: a study of selected university buildings in Ghana. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 40(01), 20-39.

Alipour-Bashary, M, Ravanshadnia, M, Abbasianjahromi, H and Asnaashari, E (2022) Building demolition risk assessment by applying a hybrid fuzzy FTA and fuzzy CRITIC-TOPSIS framework. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 40(01), 134-59.

Cole, R J (2012) Transitioning from green to regenerative design. Building Research & Information, 40(01), 39–53.

Cole, R J, Busby, P, Guenther, R, Briney, L, Blaviesciunaite, A and Alencar, T (2012) A regenerative design framework: setting new aspirations and initiating new discussions. Building Research & Information, 40(01), 95–111.

du Plessis, C (2012) Towards a regenerative paradigm for the built environment. Building Research & Information, 40(01), 7–22.

Ehwi, R J, Oti-Sarpong, K, Shojaei, R and Burgess, G (2022) Offsite Manufacturing Research: A Systematic Review of Methodologies Used. Construction Management and Economics, 40(01), 1–24.

Ekeskär, A, Havenvid, & I, Karrbom Gustavsson, T and Eriksson, P E (2022) Construction logistics in a multi-project context: coopetition among main contractors and the role of third-party logistics providers. Construction Management and Economics, 40(01), 25–40.

Faqih, F, Zayed, T and Alfalah, G (2022) Technology-based multi-tiered building diagnosis framework. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 40(01), 101-33.

Hamida, M B, Hassanain, M A and Al-Hammad, A M (2022) Review and assessment of factors affecting adaptive reuse of commercial projects in Saudi Arabia. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 40(01), 1-19.

Hoxie, C, Berkebile, R and Todd, J A (2012) Stimulating regenerative development through community dialogue. Building Research & Information, 40(01), 65–80.

Inançoğlu, S and Uzunoglu, S S (2022) Transformation of social housing kitchens over time: Nicosia Göçmenköy social houses as a case study. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 40(01), 40-59.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Cyprus; residential kitchen in northern; social housing kitchens; transformation of kitchen spaces; user requirements
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  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/IJBPA-05-2020-0045
  • Abstract:

    Purpose: In this study, it was aimed to determine the changes made by users in kitchens of social housing units of Nicosia Göçmenköy and to determine the user satisfaction with a questionnaire survey. Design/methodology/approach: This study was carried out in two stages. In the first stage, the renovations in the residential kitchens were determined by on-site observation. Revisions in the kitchens compared to the standard kitchen are expressed by drawings. In the second stage, 49 people who lived in these dwellings and accepted to participate were asked questions to determine the satisfaction levels of the users of existing kitchens through a questionnaire. Findings: As a result of on-site observations, it was seen that changes and enlargements in kitchen spaces did not add value to the spaces in terms of function in many examples, but rather they made a negative impact on the kitchen activities. It is also a fact that random and optional additions and enlargements cause the creation of architecturally useless areas and extended circulation areas instead of the expected benefits. According to the results of the questionnaire survey, it was determined that the users of the kitchens who renovated their kitchens were very satisfied with the current kitchens. Originality/value: When the recent studies in world literature are examined, it can be seen that research on kitchen spaces is not so much. There is no detailed study on the transformation of social housing kitchens in Cyprus so far. This study aims to determine the transformations in Göçmenköy social housing kitchens, which are the first social residences built by the state in the Nicosia Göçmenköy region. Since the studies on social housing kitchens are very limited, this study is very valuable in terms of shedding light on future researches.

Järvenpää, A, Eriksson, P E and Larsson, J (2022) Exploring a public client’s control systems in infrastructure projects from a relationship history perspective. Construction Management and Economics, 40(01), 56–71.

Mang, P and Reed, B (2012) Designing from place: a regenerative framework and methodology. Building Research & Information, 40(01), 23–38.

Nwadike, A N and Wilkinson, S (2022) Why amending building codes? An investigation of the benefits of regular building code amendment in New Zealand. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 40(01), 76-100.

Plaut, J M, Dunbar, B, Wackerman, A and Hodgin, S (2012) Regenerative design: the LENSES Framework for buildings and communities. Building Research & Information, 40(01), 112–22.

Simpeh, F and Adisa, S (2022) On-campus student accommodation safety measures: provision versus risk analysis. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 40(01), 60-75.

Styhre, A, Brorström, S and Gluch, P (2022) The valuation of housing in low-amenity and low purchasing power city districts: social and economic value entangled by default. Construction Management and Economics, 40(01), 72–86.

Svec, P, Berkebile, R and Todd, J A (2012) REGEN: toward a tool for regenerative thinking. Building Research & Information, 40(01), 81–94.

Svensson, I and Gluch, P (2022) Materiality in action: the role of objects in institutional work. Construction Management and Economics, 40(01), 41–55.

Zari, M P (2012) Ecosystem services analysis for the design of regenerative built environments. Building Research & Information, 40(01), 54–64.