Some people think that buildings such as flats and houses should be designed to last a long time. Others believe that it is more important to provide accommodation quickly and cheaply. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowladge or experiance

Due to

the ever-increasing population, more housing facilities are the need of the hour. Some

people

are of the view that flats and

houses

should be designed to

last

decades

while

the rest are of the opinion to provide quick and cheap accommodation.

This

essay will discuss both views in detail and explain why the former needs to be followed for sustainability. It is expected that flats and other forms of housing accommodations should be designed to

last

decades.

This

is mainly

due to

the following reason.

First,

accommodation to support a large number of individuals requires detailed planning, with robust structural design to ensure

safety

in the event of disasters like earthquakes and cyclones.

For instance

, In India flats designed for 1000

people

in Bhuj survived the 2002 earthquake without any fatalities

due to

secure foundations.

Second,

as the building materials are non-renewable, it makes economic and environmental justification to have them

last

longer without doing renovations.

Hence

, considering the sustainability and

safety

of the occupants, homes should be built ensuring all design standards are strictly followed.

On the other hand

, there has been a growing uproar to make housing more affordable and quick.

People

are of the opinion that

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the quick availability of shelter will give them peace of mind as there is a significant competition to buy oneself a house in the current market.

Moreover

, they think that access to cheap housing will allow them to make investments

elsewhere

and achieve financial freedom at an earlier age.

For example

,

according to

a recent article from the American housing authority, increased raw material costs

due to

the pandemic shortage led to

houses

being sold within a period of 2 days which makes buying extremely competitive.

Consequently

,

people

are partially correct and justifiable in search of affordable and quick housing alternatives.

This

essay discussed why some

people

believe in

houses

which should be economical and quickly accessible

whereas

others expect

houses

to

last

at least decades. I am of the opinion, that

houses

should be built looking at the longevity,

safety

and environmental impacts it causes

instead

of the affordability, as

safety

should be of paramount importance.