CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1   BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

In most of the world the term wet space has gone viral. However wet space is also used predominantly when it comes to architectural analysis. (Wikipedia free encyclopedia, 03/09/2015) Wet space usually refers to rooms or spaces containing sanitary fixtures and appliances- including bathrooms and en suites, toilets, laundries and kitchen. It has dated way back since people started building modern house. Wet spaces are subjected to high level of; direct wetting, high humidity levels, condensation etc. (Wikipedia free encyclopedia, 03/09/2015).

Wet spaces are designed in order not to increase the risk of slip and other safety hazards, and are to be made accessible and comfortable for the occupant. It must be designed to meet statutory requirements, including the requirements of building code clause E3 internal moisture, which aims to safeguard building users against illness, injury and loss of amenity and to protect the rest of the building from water damage. (Wikipedia free encyclopedia, 03/09/2015).  With good design, detailing and installation of waterproof membranes and impervious finishes to manage the moisture generated, wet areas can be durable, healthy, safe and comfortable, and should not result in damage to the building structure, surface finishes and fixtures. (Wikipedia free encyclopedia, 03/09/2015).

1.2 STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

The statement of problem is such that the project can take care of the following: Provision of functional and habitable wet space for Queen`s hostel Oko; Through the wet space evaluation, it will increase the standard of hostel in Oko and Reduce the high level of ill health caused by bad wet space design.

1.3 AIM AND OBJECTIVES

The aim of the study is the evaluation of wet space at Queen`s hostel Oko.

Provision of a functional and habitable wet space at Queen`s hostel Oko.

Reduction of high level of ill health caused by bad wet space design.

To increase the standard of hostels in Oko.

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