What are peoples main problems when living in an apartment?
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No garden for the self.
Not being able to stop heat loss to higher up apartments, as there is no loft to insulate.
Noise from neighbours, including toilet flushing.
Risk of being trapped by fire caused by a neighbour.
Risk of being flooded by someone outside your family (ie. upstairs).
Drains being blocked by neighbours.
Rubbish/trash left in stairways.
Other people leaving access door wedged open, so compromising security.
People urinating in stairways, lifts and corridors.
Not having the simple luxury of being able to go upstairs to bed.
Constant untidy communal rubbish/trash area, which attracts vermin.
Not being able to collect rainwater.
Not being able to install a small wind turbine which could power all the lighting so save money.
Not able to have a real indoor fire to heat the place.
Not able to store grey-water to water the garden which does not exist.
High crime and drug/alcohol rates associated with apartment blocks.
Being classed as scum by many people because you live in a poor area.
It is sometimes harder to find employment when you live in an area of tower blocks, due to bad publicity of said areas.
High risk of being a victim of gang crime.
Lack of personal space.
Lack of nature when leaving the building.
Difficulty of feeding birds and other animals, or just watching them from the window.
Many apartments have coin operated electric meters, which can be so annoying trying to find the change to prevent a power cut.
They are totally unacceptable places to raise children.
Children raised in apartments have a high risk of being involved in crime, gangs and substance abuse. They also grow up not knowing a better way to live, so often raise their own kids in similar places.
In response to an email received from the questioner, about accommodation for a rising human population:
I'm not really sure if I would be a good subject matter as I no longer live in an apartment. I now live in a tent most of the year, occasionally at peoples houses when I am helping them convert to alternative energy and lifestyles.
I will answer what you asked in your message to me as though I am still in an apartment. It was 7 years ago, in Preston, UK, just outside the city center in an area known as Avenham. The apartment, we call them flats, was high rise of about 20 floors, and 16 flats on each floor. There were about 15 of these high rise buildings, all the flats the same size and layout. It had 1 bedroom, 1 living/dining room, small kitchen bathroom and inter-joining hallway. the living room/bedroom both measured no more than 12 foot square, kitchen a quarter of that. Space for moving comfortably was a problem. The main problems I gave in my answer, anything else are really minor matters.
Am I to assume that as part of your uni project you are to design multi-person building accommodation? If you let me know what your project is, I might be able to help further. Let me know. I hope this is of some use to you.
The problem which appears to be the problem is the lack of space part. We do not have a lack of space, only a lack of ideas on how to use the space that we have. We know that social problems exist in association with apartment blocks, so we need to think about either eliminating those problems or different building styles.
I am going to assume that you have watched the film, "the lord of the rings", which showed hobbits living in the hillside. The houses they lived in would have been heat retentive and could be large, at the same time using land that we would normally consider unsuitable for building on. The problem with making accommodation such as these would be the cost, but they could be built relatively cheaply, if only we would make a tunnelling machine that had pivoted tracks so that it could manoeuvre on the hillside which would re-enforce the "tunnels" as it digs. One hill that was only suitable for twenty sheep, could easily be converted into spacious living accommodation for over 100 families, each of them have a garden, by using the stagger and tier systems.
Again, if we look at another possibility, would could easily have whole communities of people living in woodland tree houses, rent free, in exchange for managing the forests.
However, the social problems associated with apartments, are not solely because of the apartments, more of the case being that many people with problems end up in such places.
Some people would also prefer to live outside of today's society lifestyle, and these could be used to help upkeep and manage the wilderness.
There is also the possibility of people living on barges on canals, giving them the ability to move their house literally to where work was needed.
There are plenty of ideas already out there, it is us, as society on the whole, that just needs to accept that these things are not necessarily "backwards" and in many cases, are a step forwards in the standards of living.
Just think, if you lived in a hillside, in a wide tunnel shaped house that you did not need to heat often and could easily grow much of you food on it's soil "roof". Do you think you would be better or worse off for doing so?
We don't need to stuff people to live on each others toes, we just need to think differently from what we currently accept to be normal. The crazy thing is, this normal that we now live, is not really good for our world, it's environment, the animals, or us. Society on the whole could easily be alike a god, in that it can do almost anything if it wanted to. The question is, do we as individuals want to live in concrete city, separated from nature, or with it? We can do either, but only one will allow us to be truly happy and at peace with the world. Smart thinking is all it takes...
Apologies to all for it being so long...
No garden for the self.
Not being able to stop heat loss to higher up apartments, as there is no loft to insulate.
Noise from neighbours, including toilet flushing.
Risk of being trapped by fire caused by a neighbour.
Risk of being flooded by someone outside your family (ie. upstairs).
Drains being blocked by neighbours.
Rubbish/trash left in stairways.
Other people leaving access door wedged open, so compromising security.
People urinating in stairways, lifts and corridors.
Not having the simple luxury of being able to go upstairs to bed.
Constant untidy communal rubbish/trash area, which attracts vermin.
Not being able to collect rainwater.
Not being able to install a small wind turbine which could power all the lighting so save money.
Not able to have a real indoor fire to heat the place.
Not able to store grey-water to water the garden which does not exist.
High crime and drug/alcohol rates associated with apartment blocks.
Being classed as scum by many people because you live in a poor area.
It is sometimes harder to find employment when you live in an area of tower blocks, due to bad publicity of said areas.
High risk of being a victim of gang crime.
Lack of personal space.
Lack of nature when leaving the building.
Difficulty of feeding birds and other animals, or just watching them from the window.
Many apartments have coin operated electric meters, which can be so annoying trying to find the change to prevent a power cut.
They are totally unacceptable places to raise children.
Children raised in apartments have a high risk of being involved in crime, gangs and substance abuse. They also grow up not knowing a better way to live, so often raise their own kids in similar places.
In response to an email received from the questioner, about accommodation for a rising human population:
I'm not really sure if I would be a good subject matter as I no longer live in an apartment. I now live in a tent most of the year, occasionally at peoples houses when I am helping them convert to alternative energy and lifestyles.
I will answer what you asked in your message to me as though I am still in an apartment. It was 7 years ago, in Preston, UK, just outside the city center in an area known as Avenham. The apartment, we call them flats, was high rise of about 20 floors, and 16 flats on each floor. There were about 15 of these high rise buildings, all the flats the same size and layout. It had 1 bedroom, 1 living/dining room, small kitchen bathroom and inter-joining hallway. the living room/bedroom both measured no more than 12 foot square, kitchen a quarter of that. Space for moving comfortably was a problem. The main problems I gave in my answer, anything else are really minor matters.
Am I to assume that as part of your uni project you are to design multi-person building accommodation? If you let me know what your project is, I might be able to help further. Let me know. I hope this is of some use to you.
The problem which appears to be the problem is the lack of space part. We do not have a lack of space, only a lack of ideas on how to use the space that we have. We know that social problems exist in association with apartment blocks, so we need to think about either eliminating those problems or different building styles.
I am going to assume that you have watched the film, "the lord of the rings", which showed hobbits living in the hillside. The houses they lived in would have been heat retentive and could be large, at the same time using land that we would normally consider unsuitable for building on. The problem with making accommodation such as these would be the cost, but they could be built relatively cheaply, if only we would make a tunnelling machine that had pivoted tracks so that it could manoeuvre on the hillside which would re-enforce the "tunnels" as it digs. One hill that was only suitable for twenty sheep, could easily be converted into spacious living accommodation for over 100 families, each of them have a garden, by using the stagger and tier systems.
Again, if we look at another possibility, would could easily have whole communities of people living in woodland tree houses, rent free, in exchange for managing the forests.
However, the social problems associated with apartments, are not solely because of the apartments, more of the case being that many people with problems end up in such places.
Some people would also prefer to live outside of today's society lifestyle, and these could be used to help upkeep and manage the wilderness.
There is also the possibility of people living on barges on canals, giving them the ability to move their house literally to where work was needed.
There are plenty of ideas already out there, it is us, as society on the whole, that just needs to accept that these things are not necessarily "backwards" and in many cases, are a step forwards in the standards of living.
Just think, if you lived in a hillside, in a wide tunnel shaped house that you did not need to heat often and could easily grow much of you food on it's soil "roof". Do you think you would be better or worse off for doing so?
We don't need to stuff people to live on each others toes, we just need to think differently from what we currently accept to be normal. The crazy thing is, this normal that we now live, is not really good for our world, it's environment, the animals, or us. Society on the whole could easily be alike a god, in that it can do almost anything if it wanted to. The question is, do we as individuals want to live in concrete city, separated from nature, or with it? We can do either, but only one will allow us to be truly happy and at peace with the world. Smart thinking is all it takes...
Apologies to all for it being so long...
Should my 2 year old daughter share rooms with her 3 year old sister?
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Currently, they share. They are ~16 months apart. Problem is, they are starting to have drastically different sleeping schedules and have a very tough time sharing and coming to an agreement on things (like what movie or music to view or listen to when I allow them time for entertainment).
My 2 year old is getting really bossy and trying to make her independence known, fighting her night time sleep... while my eldest 3 1/2 year old is finally accustomed to sleeping at bedtime, but rarely naps anymore and if my DH and I try to put them down together (consistent with their childcare preschool's schedule) they just keep each other awake and irritate each other - and the youngest one desperately needs her 2 hour nap, while the eldest really doesn't need it (thought my DH begs to differ).
I have an extra room but it means having to help my husband move things around and have him give up his office room... Which makes me feel bad and I have even given him the option of taking over the master bedroom, putting his office stuff (computer, files and boxes of random crap) in there and I'd get a daybed to put in our very small loft area in the hallway just for sleep time since I use my laptop for office and school work.
Anyways, my DH insists that they should be able to cope with sharing rooms and that they need to go to nap at the same time and basically be perfect which I feel like he is just expecting the impossible... (which is odd seeing as he is the first of 5 and I am an only child).
Please help with opinions and advice?
Are they old enough for their own rooms? (They both sleep fine in their toddler beds)
Is it normal for kids their age to sleep together or apart?
IF I keep them together, how do I resolve the issues?
IF I separate them, then how do I go about it? How do I transition? How do I explain it to my DH? Is there any proof that this is the best way to handle it so that I can make him understand?
Answer
I have a set of twins (boy/girl), they shared the same crib until 6 months, then the same room with separate cribs until 2 years old, they shared the same room with toddler beds until 4 years old.
My twins are my oldest children, I have a daughter that is 23 months younger than my twins and a daughter that is 4 years younger than my middle daughter.
My son since he was 4 has had his own room, while my girls have shared with each other since my oldest was 4 and middle was 2 years old. When my youngest turned 2 she was moved out of her crib and Mommy and Daddy's room into a toddler bed in middle sister's room. During that time my oldest daughter (8 years old at that time) received her own room.
My younger two girls have always been close and still share a room at 16 years old and 12 years old. They get along good, I also believe that sharing has helped them develop good problem solving skills, a healthy bond and some common interests, yet still their own identity. They do have their squabbles about music tastes and movie tastes, but those devices are not allowed in their rooms in the first place. So during bedtime those do not play a role.
As for bedtime, the girls now go to bed at the same time and on the weekend's we have movie night where each child gets to pick a movie for the family to watch together. My three oldest children enjoy horror and fantasy and while my youngest prefers family or comedy. I only allow one horror film choice and my youngest usually will opt on her own to read a book in her room or have computer time during the horror choice.
For your questions:
For naps your 2 year old should still take a nap and you should make her aware that she still needs to comply with your rules when it comes to nap time, I am also sure your older daughter will enjoy the one on one time with you while her little sister is napping. For bedtime, you need to enforce your routine, they should go at the same time and be monitored so they do not bother each other. Them sharing a room is going to instill cooperation and encourage a closeness that will be helpful when they are older.
I think it is perfectly normal for same sex siblings to share a room.
I also think that separating them into different rooms may make it easier at nap and bedtimes, but will not crate an atmosphere for sharing of other resources such as learning to share, learning to cooperate, learning that each person has their own ideas.
I hope this helps and good luck!
I have a set of twins (boy/girl), they shared the same crib until 6 months, then the same room with separate cribs until 2 years old, they shared the same room with toddler beds until 4 years old.
My twins are my oldest children, I have a daughter that is 23 months younger than my twins and a daughter that is 4 years younger than my middle daughter.
My son since he was 4 has had his own room, while my girls have shared with each other since my oldest was 4 and middle was 2 years old. When my youngest turned 2 she was moved out of her crib and Mommy and Daddy's room into a toddler bed in middle sister's room. During that time my oldest daughter (8 years old at that time) received her own room.
My younger two girls have always been close and still share a room at 16 years old and 12 years old. They get along good, I also believe that sharing has helped them develop good problem solving skills, a healthy bond and some common interests, yet still their own identity. They do have their squabbles about music tastes and movie tastes, but those devices are not allowed in their rooms in the first place. So during bedtime those do not play a role.
As for bedtime, the girls now go to bed at the same time and on the weekend's we have movie night where each child gets to pick a movie for the family to watch together. My three oldest children enjoy horror and fantasy and while my youngest prefers family or comedy. I only allow one horror film choice and my youngest usually will opt on her own to read a book in her room or have computer time during the horror choice.
For your questions:
For naps your 2 year old should still take a nap and you should make her aware that she still needs to comply with your rules when it comes to nap time, I am also sure your older daughter will enjoy the one on one time with you while her little sister is napping. For bedtime, you need to enforce your routine, they should go at the same time and be monitored so they do not bother each other. Them sharing a room is going to instill cooperation and encourage a closeness that will be helpful when they are older.
I think it is perfectly normal for same sex siblings to share a room.
I also think that separating them into different rooms may make it easier at nap and bedtimes, but will not crate an atmosphere for sharing of other resources such as learning to share, learning to cooperate, learning that each person has their own ideas.
I hope this helps and good luck!
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