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Happy Architecture

Hello Everyone! I am currently working on my thesis project for my Masters of Architecture in Real Estate Development. I am studying the effects of architectural spaces on human behavior, health and happiness and trying to show the relationship of distance traveled between home and work to the size of the home, the relationship of the price per square foot that one pays all to ones relative happiness. This research will hopefully determine real estate market indicators that show/prove value in architecture, quality spaces and provide prototypical spaces that yield the greatest happiness and its cost. Please keep-in-mind, when answering the poll, please do not take into account specific rooms (i.e. bedroom or bathroom) or specific home amenities (walk-in closet, dual sinks, pools, etc). My focus is on the spatial qualities (the architecture)of your overall home or living space which includes all rooms in your home. I would greatly apprecaite your help by filling out my survey and forwarding it to your freinds and family so that I may have a large and varied sample. If you have any comments or can refer me to an expert, a book or additional resources, I would be greatful. If my reseach turns out well, I hope to publish my findings!

What is your marital status?

57% (48) Single
36% (31) Married/Partnerd
5% (5) Divorced/Widowed

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Age Group

21% (18) 18-25
53% (45) 26-32
19% (16) 33-40
2% (2) 41-50
3% (3) 50+

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Income Level

13% (11) below $30,000
32% (27) $30,000-$50,000
36% (31) $50,000-$75,000
10% (9) $75,000-$100,000
7% (6) $100,000+

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Numer in household? _____

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What is your ethnicity?_____

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What is your occupation?_____

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Do you rent or own?

75% (63) Rent
25% (21) Own

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If you rent, do you have rent control in your area?

25% (17) Yes
74% (50) No

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How many miles do you commute to work?_____

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What is your main type of transportation? Multiple answers.

23% (20) Walk/Bike
16% (14) Public Transportation
79% (67) Personal Vehicle
10% (9) Carpool

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How much time do you spend commuting to work?

29% (25) 15 min or less
40% (34) 15-30 min
26% (22) 30 min -1 hr
1% (1) 1-2 hr
2% (2) 2 hrs +

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What type of housing do you currently live in?

48% (41) Apartment
13% (11) Condo/Townhouse
33% (28) Single Family Residence
4% (4) Other

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What type of community do you currently live in?

41% (35) Downtown/Urban
30% (26) Suburban (5-10 mi outside of downtown/city-center)
23% (20) Suburban (11 mi. + outside of downtown/city-center)
3% (3) Rural

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What type of community would you like to live in if money, traffic, family size, etc were not an issue?

60% (51) Downtown/urban
27% (23) Suburban
11% (10) Rural

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If you lived by yourself, what is the smallest reasonable size space you could live in?

4% (4) 300 sq.ft. or smaller
29% (25) 300 sq.ft. - 500 sq.ft.
57% (48) 500 sq.ft. - 1000 sq.ft.
8% (7) 1000 sq.ft.-2000 sq.ft.
0% (0) 2000 sq.ft. +

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What are architectural qualities do you look for in a home? Multiple Answers.

55% (47) Open Plan
73% (62) High ceilings
70% (59) Lighting
50% (42) # of Rooms/bathrooms
40% (34) Living Room
22% (19) Family Room
69% (58) Outdoor Space/Yards
58% (49) Views
27% (23) Upgraded Finishes
57% (48) Architectural Style (Modern, Spanish, Victorian, etc)
22% (19) Technology
15% (13) Other

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Would you live in a smaller home/space to be closer to work?

46% (39) Yes
33% (28) No
20% (17) Depends on

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Would you commute further to to work to live in a larger home/space?

20% (17) Yes
59% (50) No
20% (17) Depends

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Is owning real estate a priority for you?

66% (56) Yes
33% (28) No

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How far are you willing to commute to own a home?

7% (6) 15 min or less
40% (34) 15-30 min
48% (40) 30 min - 1 hr
2% (2) 1-2 hrs
1% (1) 2 hrs +

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How much time do you currently spend at home per week (in hours)?_____

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How long have you lived in your current residence?_____

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How long did you live at your previous residence?_____

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Approx. how big is your current place of residence (sq.ft.)?_____

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What is your monthly rent or mortgage?_____

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What city do you live in?_____

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One a scale of 1 to 5 (1 being poor, 5 being very good), rate the architectural quality of your space?

5% (5) 5
28% (24) 4
44% (37) 3
19% (16) 2
2% (2) 1

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On a scale of 1 to 5 (1 being unhappy, 5 being very happy), rate your happiness based on the architectural quality of your space?

11% (10) 5
33% (28) 4
41% (35) 3
10% (9) 2
2% (2) 1

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Do you feel the architectural quality(size, height, lighting, etc) of your space has a relationship to your happiness and overall health?

89% (75) Yes
10% (9) No

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Does the strength of the economy affect your decision on where to live?

71% (60) Yes
28% (24) No

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Does gas affect your decision on where you live?

45% (38) Yes
30% (26) No
23% (20) Depends on gas prices.

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On a scale of 1 to 5 (1 not important, 5 being extremely important), how important is it that your place of residence is in close proxiemty to urban amenities (schools, resturants, night life, grocery stores, etc)?

47% (40) 5 Extremely Important
42% (36) 4 Somewhat Important
5% (5) 3 Neither
1% (1) 2 Somewhat unimportant
2% (2) 1 Not important at all

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This poll was created on 2008-06-01 21:50:09 by Sergio Lechuga