Unveiling Key Factors for Enhanced Residential Satisfaction and Space Efficiency in Duhok's Apartment Designs

Saleem, Systim; Alchalabi, Oday

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Vol.17(1) (2026)

Unveiling Key Factors for Enhanced Residential Satisfaction and Space Efficiency in Duhok's Apartment Designs

Systim Saleem and Oday Alchalabi (Department of Architectural Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Mosul, Mosul, IRAQ).

Discipline: Architectural Engineering
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doi: 10.14456/ITJEMAST.2026.3

Keywords: Resident post-occupancy survey; Functional factor; Environmental factor; Economic factor; Technical factor; Policy factor; Cultural factor; Individual factors; Behavioural factor; Social factor; Personal factor; Physical factor; Psychological factor; Residential survey.

Abstract
With the city's fast growth and the growing needs for efficient housing solutions, this study deals with the challenges of high-rise living in the Duhok region of Iraq. The main problem is that there are no clear architectural standards in modern apartment designs. This should balance functionality, cultural importance, and resident satisfaction. This study involves the basic factors affecting apartment living. The factors are functionality, privacy, adaptability, and sustainability. The main research question is how these factors can be included in apartment designs to improve space efficiency and occupant satisfaction. This study uses a mixed-method involving surveys and in-depth interviews. The study finds important design elements that reflect the local context. The research aims to develop a new design method with what Duhok's residents need and value. It should also set new standards for the quality of urban living. The results suggest a design approach that puts residents first, encouraging architects to focus on adaptability and sustainability to improve living efficiency and satisfaction in Duhok's changing urban landscape.
Paper ID: 17A1C

Cite this article:

Saleem, S. and Alchalabi, O. (2026). Unveiling Key Factors for Enhanced Residential Satisfaction and Space Efficiency in Duhok's Apartment Designs. International Transaction Journal of Engineering, Management, & Applied Sciences & Technologies, 17(1), 17A1C, 1-13. http://doi.org/10.14456/ITJEMAST.2026.3

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