Ch 9 - Sustainable Development of Housing

Question 1

How does housing affect the natural environment?

Answer 1

• Use of natural resources 🍃
• Environmental pollution 🏭

Question 2

Impact of use of natural resources

Answer 2

deforestation / clearing of land

Question 3

How does house development lead to use of natural resources?

Answer 3

Forests are cleared to make space for housing developments.

Question 4

Why is land cleared / deforested?

Answer 4

To level uneven surfaces

Question 5

What is pollution?

Answer 5

It is the introduction of subsatnces that do not normally belong in the environment.

Question 6

2 ways population can affect environmental pollution

Answer 6

1. waste
2. energy

Question 7

In terms of waste, how can the population affect pollution?

Answer 7

• higher population density
• generates more waste
• dispose waste improperly
• POLLUTION

Question 8

In terms of energy, how can the population affect pollution?

Answer 8

• high level of electricity consumption
• more burning of fossil fuels
• AIR POLLUTION

Question 9

How does access to housing affect people?

Answer 9

• Provision of basic needs
• Presence of amenities
• Presence of communities

Question 10

Housing provides people with shelter, sanitation facilities, water and electricity, whis is..

Answer 10

a basic human need

Question 11

How does provision of basic needs improve the QOL of people?

Answer 11

Sanitation** reduces outbreak of diseases** and improves people’s wellbeing and overall health.

Question 12

Examples of amenities

Answer 12

• provision stores
• sports hall
• swimming pool

Question 13

How does presence of amenities improve the QOL of people?

Answer 13

• Access to a wide variety of food and medical sevices
• Goods and services can be acquired from nearby
• Easy travel
• Recreation / healthcare / fitness

Question 14

How does housing allow formation of communities?

Answer 14

They have spaces for social gatherings ( e.g. community gardens, playgrounds)

Question 15

How does spaces for social gatherings help?

Answer 15

It allows people to meet their social needs easier.

Question 16

How does presence of communities improve the QOL of people?

Answer 16

• residents will get to know people within their neighbourhood
• make friends, seek companionship
• foster a sense of belonging

Question 17

How can housing be managed sustainably?

Answer 17

1. Integrated land-use plannning
2. Provision of inclusive public housing
3. Environmental features in buildings
4. Improvements to the conditions of slums

Question 18

Example of integrated land use planning

Answer 18

Punggol New Town

Question 19

Disadvantage of integrated land use planing

Answer 19

requires the coordination of many stakeholders

Question 20

Example of inclusive public housing

Answer 20

• 3Gen flats
• Community Care Apartment
• Inclusive playground

Question 21

Advantage of inclusive housing

Answer 21

Residents will feel a greater sense of belonging

Question 22

Disadvantages of inclusive housing

Answer 22

costly/expensive

Question 23

Example of environmental features

Answer 23

• solar panels
• green walls/roof

Question 24

Advantage of environmental features

Answer 24

cost savings in the long run

Question 25

Disadvantage of environmental features

Answer 25

inconvenience to residents

Question 26

Example of improvements to the conditions of slums

Answer 26

Favela Bairro, Brazil

Question 27

Advantage of improving slums

Answer 27

Occupants will be more motivated to invest in their own homes

Question 28

Disadvantages of improving slums

Answer 28

• Cause problems to future city developments
• Crime rates, unemployment and stigmatism unresolved