Designing Sustainable Housing Using a User-Centred Approach: Paipe Case Study

Maryam Abbakyari; Amal Abuzeinab; Arinola Adefila; Timothy Whitehead; Muyiwa Oyinlola; Adrian Pitts

doi:10.3390/buildings13102496

Designing Sustainable Housing Using a User-Centred Approach: Paipe Case Study

Maryam Abbakyari, Amal Abuzeinab, Arinola Adefila, Timothy Whitehead, Muyiwa Oyinlola^*, Adrian Pitts (Editor)

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This paper presents a user-centred design method for developing prototype housing designs in the Paipe community of Abuja, Nigeria, addressing the challenges posed by rapid urbanisation in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). UCD is a qualitative methodology that prioritises end users in the design process. This study employs qualitative methods to collect data through interviews, field surveys, and site analysis using a single case study. The UCD approach was used to develop a profile of residents and identify their needs and preferences. Thematic analysis of the data led to the creation of design specifications and prototype designs. Two design options were developed: a cluster design based on field survey observations and an enclosed modern design based on residents’ preferences. This study contends that user-centred design (UCD) is essential for sustainable housing provision in LMICs, aligning with the United Nations’ adequate-housing programme.

Original language	English
Article number	2496
Journal	Buildings
Volume	13
Issue number	10
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings13102496
Publication status	Published - 30 Sept 2023

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Funding: The project is supported by the Royal Academy of Engineering through the Frontiers of
Engineering for Development seed corn funding 2016

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sustainable housing
informal settlement
prototype design
participatory design
adequate housing
bottle house
user-centred design

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