ABSTRACT
The aim of this study
was to evaluate the wet spaces in Queens hostel in oko, Orumba north in Anambra
state and its specific objectives were to determine the size and location of
the kitchen components as stated by the researcher. Two research questions and
one research hypothesis were formulated and tested. A simple technique was
used. The population size used to carry out the research was a total number 54
students comprising of males and females in queens hostel. A 54 item structured
questionnaire consisting of sections and groups was used. Section A has
personal data of the students, Section B contains questions question concerning
the evaluated components which was used by the researcher to determine the
respondent’s perspective. The research questions were processed using
percentage and table. The major findings of the study were the sizes, location and
arrangement of the kitchen components. ie.(cabinets, sink and gas cooker) were
the major problem facing the wet space ‘kitchen’ in the hostel of queens, oko,
Orumba north in Anambra state.
CHAPTER
ONE
1.0
INTRODUCTION:
1.1
BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY
In most of the world
the term wet space has gone viral. However wet space is also used predominantly
when it comes to architectural analysis. (Wikipedia free encyclopedia,
03/09/2015)
Wet space usually
refers to rooms or spaces containing sanitary fixtures and appliances-
including bathrooms and en suites, toilets, laundries and kitchen. It has dated
way back since people started building modern house. Wet spaces are subjected
to high level of; direct wetting, high humidity levels, condensation etc. (Wikipedia
free encyclopedia, 03/09/2015)
Wet spaces are
designed in order not to increase the risk of slip and other safety hazards,
and are to be made accessible and comfortable for the occupant. It must be
designed to meet statutory requirements, including the requirements of building
code clause E3 internal moisture, which aims to safeguard building users
against illness, injury and loss of amenity and to protect the rest of the
building from water damage. (Wikipedia free encyclopedia, 03/09/2015)
With good design,
detailing and installation of waterproof membranes and impervious finishes to
manage the moisture generated, wet areas can be durable, healthy, safe and
comfortable, and should not result in damage to the building structure, surface
finishes and fixtures. (Wikipedia free encyclopedia, 03/09/2015)
1.2
THE STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
The statement of
problem is such that the project can take care of the following?
· Provision of
functional and habitable wet space for Queen`s hostel Oko.
· Through the wet
space evaluation it will increase the standard of hostel in Oko.
· Reduce the high
level of ill health caused by bad wet space design.
1.3
AIM AND OBJECTIVES
The aim of the study
is the evaluation of wet space at Queen`s hostel Oko.
· Provision of a
functional and habitable wet space at Queen`s hostel Oko.
· Reduction of high
level of ill health caused by bad wet space design.
· To increase the
standard of hostels in Oko.
· To arrest the
existing wet space problem at Queen`s hostel Oko.
1.4
RESEARCH QUESTIONS
· Is the location of
the wet spaces at Queen`s hostel appropriate?
· Is the space allotted
for the wet spaces adequate?
· Is there any need
for a new design of the wet spaces at Queen`s hostel?
1.5
SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
The project will
benefit the students at the Queen`s hostel.
1.6
SCOPE AND DELIMITATION OF THE STUDY
The scope covered
only the students that stay at the Queen`s hostel.
1.7
LIMITATIONS OF THE STUDY
Inadequate
co-operation from some of the respondent. The problem is solved by what is
called (focus group) which is referred to as a scientific research method.