Standardization as a Necessary Condition Improving the Quality of Housing in Russia
Purpose of research. The purpose of the article is to examine the already existing standard planning of economy class in detail and to identify the principal directions of standardization. Methods. By analyzing the housing supply in the historical context it is concluded that there is a problem of housing quality deficit in Russia. The introduction of new design standards can significantly improve the quality of newly built affordable housing. Results. In the course of analyzing the existing classifications its drawbacks are revealed. An example is given of the floor layout of a typical section of a residential building currently in use. The discrepancy between such layouts and the modern rhythm and standard of living of Russians has been highlighted. There are shortcomings of the existing new buildings , they are the lack of storage places, irrational planned hallways, the formation of narrow corridors and the lack of public spaces on the floor. The needs of the population and the demand for newly built housing and the requested parameters are also considered. As a result, the main directions of design standards are highlighted and a possible scheme of their application is given. Conclusion. In view of the increasing demand for affordable housing, the current classification of new residential construction is being considered. Affordable housing is usually understood as economy class housing. The need to replace the concepts has been revealed in the process of studying the problem. It is proposed to introduce the term “standard housing” to replace the “economy class”. Standardization of projects and revision of existing design standards are the necessary conditions for improving the quality of both apartments and residential areas in general. It is also noted that the introduction of these changes should not allow an increase in real estate prices.