The Behavior and Demand for Green Space Utilization in Residential Condominiums in Bangkok Metropolitan Area

Abstract

Enhancement and conservation of National Environment Quality Act, B.E. 2535, designated that the development of real estate projects requires an environmental impact assessment report (EIA). One of the regulations is the green area. This research aims to study the changes in green areas in condominium projects and the causes of change.

The results of the study revealed 2 types of green areas in condominium projects. The first is the green areas, which have not changed. The main reason is that most areas have appropriate materials used, so there is no significant deterioration, and the residents' demand for green area is met. The second is the green areas, which have changed. The changes are from the juristic person management and the resident's demands. The main factor for juristic person is the budget for maintenance. The original green area has a budget in terms of labor, water, and vegetation costs. The labor cost remains constant, but water and vegetation costs are reduced from previous expenses. This information shows that if appropriate vegetations are used. It will be able to reduce the overall cost of maintenance. The main factor of changes in the green space in the project from residents is that the demand does not match the purpose of the existing area. The original green space did not meet the criteria of the activities of residents. For example, the area is too small, has materials that are not suitable for that activity, or does not have space for certain activities.