Satisfação residencial: análise comparativa entre casas e apartamentos

Abstract

The study analyzes factors influencing the satisfaction of residents living in houses and apartments. Conducted within the Graduate Program in Civil Engineering at UTFPR, the research employed a descriptive-qualitative approach and applied questionnaires to 617 residents. The objective of this study is to evaluate housing performance by comparing the satisfaction of users living in houses versus apartments. Using multivariate statistical techniques, the data analysis identified predictors of residential satisfaction. For house residents, satisfaction is influenced by kitchen size, laundry area, acoustics, safety, outdoor space, and possibilities for modifications. Meanwhile, apartment residents’ satisfaction is impacted by noise comfort and kitchen size. These variables demonstrated high discriminatory power, achieving classification accuracy of 80.8% in the first survey and 76.1% in the second. The research underscores the importance of user participation in housing design, showing that greater involvement leads to higher satisfaction. Residential satisfaction encompasses physical, individual, social, and cultural interactions, influenced by expectations, interpersonal relationships, social norms, needs, and values. As findings, the study concludes that the differential variables between houses and apartments are performance regarding “noise” and “kitchen size,” while other variables were suggested as potential discriminants between the categories. This study contributes to understanding the factors that affect residential satisfaction, recommending the inclusion of spacious and flexible areas in house designs, prioritizing safety and acoustic comfort, and focusing on integrating internal and external environments in apartment buildings. The quality of materials also emerges as a critical factor. Active user participation in the design process is fundamental to meeting their expectations and needs.