Neighborhood and Occupant Interaction Space

Abstract

Often occupants gather and interact in the space that is not specifically designated as a gathering space as if the area has formed a public space as a place to gather and interact. This qualitative research aims to determine how occupants form interaction spaces in a residential environment and the type of interaction space formed. The results showed that each individual has an idea to decide how they get together and interact with fellow occupants. The forming of the interaction space occurs gradually and unplanned. The types of interaction spaces are moving space, impermanent space, unexpected space, and unbounded space, which causes temporary changes in the area. The results of this study will be used for further research and can become the basis for designing sustainable housing and human social environments.