Housing Quality Assessment Model Based on the Spatial Characteristics of an Apartment

Today more than ever, people are demanding higher-quality housing, and therefore, there is an increasing need for scientifically sound methods of systematic housing assessment that capable addressing multiple, conflicting, irreconcilable aspects in both qualitative quantitative terms. Existing studies models often use a relatively small number indicators consider quality from single perspective. This paper presents methodology used to develop model assessing the multiple conflicting spatial characteristics apartment. Through literature review survey 12 architects, 24 were identified then classified into five categories: (i) additional rooms, (ii) room size, (iii) window orientation ventilation, (iv) circulation, (v) organization. Finally, overall rating apartment calculated as sum ratings all indicator categories, where share each category desirable determined by user. The was tested on example two apartments city Osijek, Croatia.