Survey

We conducted a survey so as to increase our knowledge and understanding of living spaces in Singapore. The problem will be analysed from a view of public understanding. Questions will be designed in a way that participants and reporters grasp the most out of the given problem.

               

Through the means of sharing the survey will spread to a wide audience of varying ages all combating the problems of shrinking living spaces. A comparison between current homes of Singaporeans to that of foreigners' can be drawn as the survey includes nationality specific questions.

Majority of the participants belong to youth and young adult category who experience responsibilities for the first time and managing money etc.They are the individuals that have small budgets and cut corners to find housing. Majority of them are either studying or starting out their careers and hence money is a major issue.

As can be seen the reasons for shrinking living spaces according to young adults and middle aged individuals varies from person to person. Depletion of building resources and faulty government policies aside most participants picked the same combination of answers.

Finally participants were asked about what they think advantages of living in a smaller house are. Evenly spread out, some said lesser maintenance, cheaper and affordable, cozy and comfortable. All in all participants realize the advantages.

Overall, the survey shed some light on what individuals think about the shrinkage of living spaces. Answers gave insight into the publics'  understanding of the said problem and suggestions were made to the cause.