| Keywords |
Rural area ; Detached housing ; Exterior space |
| Abstract |
The purpose of this study is to examine changes in the exterior spaces of detached houses in rural area. Residences studied in a 1995 survey of 40 houses were examined 20 years later in a 2015 time series survey to analyze changes through time. Of the 24 houses that were re-analyzed, 17 were selected for final analysis in light of the changes they demonstrated. This study led to three specific conclusions. First, at the time of the survey in 1995, many storage spaces and annexes had been added in terms of exterior spaces, and this was a distinctive characteristic seen in rural areas. Second, there were changes in the use of exterior spaces, and their necessity depended on different time periods. Third, a comparison of the homes in 1995 and 2015 showed that changes had arisen in front gates and walls. Many front gates had not been replaced even when decrepit, and walls were collapsing or absent. This is indicative of the open nature of these rural communities. Finally, factors influencing changes to architectural exterior space are showed with characteristics of rural area, social change, change of family members, construction of new road, and convenience of housing life. |