Bhoomi Bachani

AR3596

This study investigates how specific spatial characteristics such as scale, orientation, visual connectivity, and proximity to residential units affect social interactions within communal spaces of high-rise residences in Ahmedabad. Drawing upon studies like Huang's (2006) research on courtyard designs in Taipei, which revealed that only 15.63% of observed residents engaged in social interactions, highlighting the phenomenon of social withdrawal in poorly designed communal areas, this study aims to contextualize these findings within Ahmedabad's unique socio-cultural and climatic landscape. 

Keywords:  High-rise housing, Communal spaces, Spatial characteristics, Social interaction, Social Cohesion, Scale, Proportion, Visual connectivity, User behavior, Orientation, Ahmedabad.