Effect of Open Spaces in Residential Complexes on the Social Interactions of Inhabitants

Figures & Tables

Consideration of children and elderly people in the design of the housing complex
	Saeb Complex	Sazeman-e Ab Complex	Shahid Tajallaei Complex
M	1.64	4.11	3.37
Std	0.663	1.324	0.987
Std.er	0. 139	0.191	0.38
Significance Level	0.000	0.001	0.001
Qestions Evaluated	– Most children use the open spaces of the complex to play. – Most children use the indoor spaces of the buildings, such as corridors, stairs, lifts and lobbies. – When children play, parents have a complete sense of calm and safety – Children playing in the area causes noise and disturbs the peace and quiet of neighbours. – How our residential complex provides suitable conditions and ideas for older people to go for walks, exercise and talk to each other?

	Resident satisfaction and desire to be present in the complex
	Saeb Complex	Sazeman-e Ab Complex	Shahid Tajallaei Complex
M	1.34	3.62	4.21
Std	0.43	1.720	0.902
Std.er	0. 107	0.181	0.143
Significance Level	0.000	0.001	0.000
Qestions Evaluated	– The housing complex where I live has open spaces that can create relaxation and reduce the fatigue of my daily work. – The outdoor areas of my house are designed in such a way that I tend to stand behind the window of the house and look at the outdoor areas. – Are the open spaces of my residential complex are such that I can walk comfortably. – I can use the various facilities and spaces in my housing estate to spend my leisure time. – The design of the paths for cars and pedestrians around the complex is such that I feel completely satisfied and safe. – The design of the surroundings and open spaces of the residential complex is such that it is attractive to all family members and they use these spaces with interest.

Maintaining the peace and privacy of the residents of the complexs
	Saeb Complex	Sazeman-e Ab Complex	Shahid Tajallaei Complex
M	2.43	4.58	3.01
Std	0.76	1.84	1.02
Std.er	0. 195	0.3	0.126
Significance Level	0.001	0.000	0.000
Qestions Evaluated	– In this residential complex, the privacy of my life is well protected. – Despite the large number of residents in this residential complex, peace and individual life were not disturbed. – The design and type of entrance doors of the different units in the blocks of this complex is such that individual privacy is not maintained.

	Residents’ sense of neighborhood
	Saeb Complex	Sazeman-e Ab Complex	Shahid Tajallaei Complex
M	1.61	3.14	3.81
Std	0.52	1.11	1,222
Std.er	0. 127	0.221	0.96
Significance Level	0.001	0.001	0.000
Qestions Evaluated	– I am familiar with many residents in this group even in other blocks – I like to meet my neighbours in common areas such as lifts and stairs and chat with them for a while – I had a tendency that our group had a room designated for neighbours to get together regularly and do activities together – If I need to talk, I can easily find trustworthy people to talk to among my neighbours – The behavior of the residents of this group and how they treat each other is not important to me – The residents of this group know that they can easily get help from their neighbors if they have problems – Being a member of this living group means being a member of a group of friends.