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AuthorJanahi, Hameda
Available date2023-08-30T12:14:33Z
Publication Date2023
Publication Name2nd International Conference on Civil Infrastructure and Construction (CIC 2023)
CitationA Janahi H. Y., “The Impact of Land Mix-use on Inhabitants’ Social Wellbeing in the Qatari Neighbourhoods”, The 2nd International Conference on Civil Infrastructure and Construction (CIC 2023), Doha, Qatar, 5-8 February 2023, DOI: https://doi.org/10.29117/cic.2023.0147
ISSN2958-3128
URIhttp://dx.doi.org/10.29117/cic.2023.0147
URIhttp://hdl.handle.net/10576/47039
AbstractHealth and wellbeing have been key considerations in designing sustainable environments. However, most research on built environments and wellbeing has been conducted in Western communities, with very little research in the context of Middle Eastern countries. This study aims to fill the gap by investigating the impact of the residential built environment on social wellbeing in the cultural context of Doha, the capital of Qatar. The research studied six neighbourhoods in Doha. The investigation used subjective and objective methods such as interviews and spatial models (space syntax), complemented by questionnaires and an observation survey. The data were analysed separately; however, they are thematically discussed in this research. The findings of this research broadly support the work of other studies in this area, linking public spaces with the inhabitants’ casual interactions. However, this research found that some uses have a higher impact than others. In Doha, mosques significantly influenced inhabitants’ social interaction, especially men. The social relationships between neighbours were maintained in private spaces – Majles-. Majles had low integration with other spaces in the dwelling, which ensures household privacy. Based on the findings of this investigation, recommendations are made and guidelines developed for future residential developments in Qatar and the surrounding region to ensure the social wellbeing of communities.
Languageen
PublisherQatar University Press
SubjectWellbeing
Doha
Neighbourhood
Mix-use
Social
TitleThe Impact of Land Mix-use on Inhabitants’ Social Wellbeing in the Qatari Neighbourhoods
TypeConference Paper
Pagination1181-1190
ESSN2958-3126
dc.accessType Open Access


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