In today’s contemporary world, residential building is an essential aspect to be considered by many individuals. However, most people living in the cities resides in a large apartment. Hence, this essay will discuss both advantages and disadvantages to this development and conclude that the advantages outweighs the disadvantages.
One of the primary motivators of occupying a spacious apartment is its proximity to essential services and amenities, which gives them a unique characteristics. Many expansive buildings are situated in the center of most cities, where different activities are carried out such as markets, schools, hospitals and many other important sectors. For instance, there are commonalities in the architectural design in certain areas of Lagos, such that getting a different kind of structure and design are rarely found. These buildings are situated in locations, where people can access different services. Hence, housing in many cities, relevant services and amenities are located close to expansive apartments.
Another major reason considered by people is the privacy and comfortability derived from living in a spacious house. When living in a large building, many individuals are more comfortable, as they maintain a private space. For example, a nuclear family would occupy a 3 bedroom apartment regardless of their family size, just for comfortability and privacy. Therefore, each individual of the family have a separate rooms and toilets, as the parents have their rooms while the children also have a room and a different space for visitors. Consequently, it is undeniable that privacy and comfortability are factors considered when sorting for an apartment.
On the other hand, the cost of maintaining a large apartment is very expensive and tedious. Many expansive buildings have different home amenities, such as fitness centers, pools, detailed furniture’s, gardens and many more available in them, which requires regular maintenance. For instance, recent research reports conducted in Nigeria indicates that many people living in town spends more than hundred thousand naira on maintenance monthly, which is a multiple of the amount spent by people residing on thee outskirts of the city. Hence, an expansive accommodation is stressful to maintain and attracts high cost of maintenance.
In conclusion, the importance of accommodation cannot be underrated, as the residential area contributes significantly on individuals and societal wellbeing. Hence, despite the disadvantages of living in a large apartment building, the advantages of the development supercedes the disadvantages.