| More homes will be equipped with surveillance, alarm, and communication systems | |
|---|---|
| Today, we recognize the importance of the selection of building and finishing materials | These practices were not popular, maybe due to the low cost of energy in the GCC countries |
However, after an increased possibility of power shortages — especially during the summer months and stoppage of transportation — tourism and the yearly travel of hundreds of thousands of expats currently place us in a great and unfamiliar test.
| Consequently, build homes that reach 1000 square meters of built-up area | A wise selection of materials makes our homes healthier, as we learned that we need to use anti-bacteria materials and easily cleaned surfaces |
|---|---|
| Empower the Real Estate Developer: While the government is foreseeing the involvement of the private sector in the development of Housing projects and to contribute to the provision of housing units to ease the demand | Reducing housing sizes through the reduction of FAR will allow planners to accommodate higher number of units and contribute directly to solving the housing crisis |
Hopefully, the experience of the curfew will push us to integrate outdoor spaces within our homes and increase the value of gardens, yards, balconies, and roof gardens.
27| Which is based on the average size of Kuwaiti household and the number of units | Currently this cost each household more than 150 thousand Kuwaiti Dinars |
|---|---|
| In Kuwait Housing projects seek to achieve housing densities that reach 8 to 10 units per Hectare | We saw that many areas in our homes were unnecessary and other needs are neglected |
We will overcome this crisis, but more importantly, gain lessons and insights from this outstanding experience and emerge from it more aware about ourselves, architectural context, and the environment.
26