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Transformation of Structural Elements in Subsidized Housing: A Case Study in Moncongloe-Maros, Indonesia

International Journal of Civil Engineering
© 2025 by SSRG - IJCE Journal
Volume 12 Issue 4
Year of Publication : 2025
Authors : Marwati, Baharuddin Hamzah, Nasruddin, Hartawan
10.14445/23488352/IJCE-V12I4P119
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Marwati, Baharuddin Hamzah, Nasruddin, Hartawan, "Transformation of Structural Elements in Subsidized Housing: A Case Study in Moncongloe-Maros, Indonesia," SSRG International Journal of Civil Engineering, vol. 12,  no. 4, pp. 202-223, 2025. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23488352/IJCE-V12I4P119

Abstract:

Subsidized housing in the peri-urban areas of Makassar, including the Moncongloe region, was constructed in a standardized manner. However, within less than five years of occupancy, these houses underwent significant changes in spatial configuration and structural elements despite regulations prohibiting modifications during the first five years. This study aims to assess the structural alterations in subsidized housing post-occupancy. A purposive sampling method was employed, selecting cases where modifications were evident but still retained the original housing form and where homeowners were willing to participate in the research. We analyzed the data descriptively and categorized them based on the structural aspects of the spatial layout, the methods of modification, and the altered structural elements. The findings indicate that residents tend to implement structural changes, particularly in the addition of foundations, columns, walls, and floors, to accommodate the evolving needs of the household. These modifications were more prevalent in horizontal structures rather than vertical ones, as residents sought to expand space and functionality without significant structural alterations. The study underscores the importance of designing flexible and modular houses, as the original designs often fail to meet the residents' needs. According to the research, adaptive design principles should be used to make changes without breaking the rules. This would make people happier inside the buildings. The main contribution of this study is to give more information about the changes made to the structures of subsidized housing and to help designers and policymakers develop more sustainable and user-centered housing solutions.

Keywords:

Subsidized housing, Structural changes, Flexible design, Spatial layout, Sustainable housing.

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