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. 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, and condensation (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 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 of the Study
The aim of the study is to evaluate the wet space at Queen's hostel Oko. In achieving this aim, the following specific objectives were laid out as follows:
- To provide the functional and habitable wet space at Queen's hostel Oko.
- To reduce the 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
The study came up with research questions so as to be able to ascertain the above stated objectives. The specific research questions for the study are stated below as follows:
- 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
During the course of this study, there were some problems encountered which stood as limitations to the research work. Some of the limitations include:
- Time Constraint:
The time frame given to accomplish this project was very short due to school academic calendar and it was carried out under pressure which made the researcher not to implement some necessary features.
- Financial Constraint:
Insufficient fund tends to impede the efficiency of the researcher in sourcing for the relevant materials, literature or information and in the process of data collection (internet, questionnaire and interview).
- Initial Cooperation Delay from Respondents:
A particular limitation of this work came as a result of the respondent refusal to offer their cooperation at the initial time they were contacted. This contributed in making the success of this research study difficult.
…
