Comparing & Evaluating the Sustainability of the Old Traditional Houses Organization and New Residential Organization through User Satisfaction and Quality

Today, one of the most discussed issues in the axis of space design is the concept of sustainability. Rapidly changing; Space design, especially housing designs and materials used, which are affected by social, economic, and technological developments, is a completely current phenomenon examined in the context of sustainability. Reasons such as rapidly increasing population, transportation access, parking problems, changes in family structure or number, increase in housing in certain regions, fast consumption habits, decreased natural resources, and energy efficiency forces us to live in different residences. In other words, changing living conditions affect our lifestyle, living spaces, and, accordingly, our quality of life. The aim of this study; to explore the sustainability of the Old Traditional Houses Organization and the New Housing Organization in Jordan through analysis and comparison through user satisfaction and quality. In this context, the idea of housing quality and the methods of quality enhancement have been investigated based on the relationship between quality and satisfaction. A number of houses, old and new, were observed and analyzed in Amman - Jordan through sustainable impacts like; interior space organization, the building materials used, furniture, and environmental conditions as natural light and ventilation. In addition, to the observation method, a survey was done which showed the extent of residents' satisfaction with the quality of their houses. The analysis showed that there are many factors and sustainable methods that have been applied in these houses, but varying proportions. So the results of this study can help to create a sustainability index for future residential in Amman.