IMPACT AND IMPORTANCE OF CO WORKING SPACES IN THE

POST COVID SCENARIO

EIGHTH SEMESTER
B ARCH DISSERTATION
APRIL 2022

Submitted by

Mr.MOHAMMED RASI A

Marian College of Architecture and Planning

Kazhakoottam, Thiruvananthapuram
Email:marianarch.in@gmail.com Mob: 8281388111
www.mcap.edu.in
IMPACT AND IMPORTANCE OF CO WORKING SPACES IN THE
POST COVID SCENARIO

EIGHTH SEMESTER
B. ARCH DISSERTATION
APRIL 2022

A Dissertation submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the

award of Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture of Cochin University of
Science and Technology

Submitted by
Mr.MOHAMMED RASI A

Guided by
Prof. XXXXXXXXXXX

Marian College of Architecture and Planning

Kazhakoottam, Thiruvananthapuram
Email:marianarch.in@gmail.com Mob: 8281388111
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 DECLARATION

I hereby declare that the Dissertation entitled

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is an independent work of mine and it has not been submitted to anywhere else for any
Degree / Diploma or Title. No material from other sources has been used without proper
acknowledgment.

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Date: xx/xx/2023

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 CERTIFICATE

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the dissertation submitted by XXXXXXXX under our guidance towards partial
fulfillment if the requirements for the award of Bachelors Degree in Architecture of the
Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) during the year 2021-22

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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Would like to express my special thanks of gratitude to my teacher (Name of the

teacher) as well as our principal (Name of the principal)who gave me the golden
opportunity to do this wonderful project on the topic (Write the topic name), which also
helped me in doing a lot of Research and i came to know about so many

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 ABSTRACT

When institutions administer student evaluations of teaching (SETs) online, response

rates are lower relative to paper-based administration. We analyzed average SET
scores from 364 courses taught during the fall term in 3 consecutive years to
determine whether administering SET forms online for all courses in the 3rd year
changed the response rate or the average SET score. To control for instructor
characteristics, we based the data analysis on courses for which the same instructor
taught the course in each of three successive fall terms. Response rates for face-to-
face classes declined when SET administration occurred only online. Although
average SET scores were reliably lower in Year 3 than in the previous 2 years, the
magnitude of this change was minimal (0.11 on a five-item Likert-like scale). We
discuss practical implications of these findings for interpretation of SETs and the role
of SETs in the evaluation of teaching quality.

Keywords: college teaching, student evaluations of teaching, online

administration, response rate, assessment

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 CONTENTS

DECLARATION ........................................................................................................ i

CERTIFICATE .......................................................................................................... ii

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ........................................................................................ iii

ABSTRACT.. ............................................................................................................ iv

CONTENTS ..............................................................................................................v

LIST OF TABLES ................................................................................................... vii

LIST OF FIGURES ................................................................................................ viii

LIST OF MAPS ........................................................................................................ ix

LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS .....................................................................................1

1 INTRODUCTION …………………………. .................................................. 2

1.1 Background ..................................................................................................2

1.2 Need of the study..........................................................................................2

2 LITERATURE REVIEW ................................................................................... 1

2.1 Introduction ..................................................................................................1

2.2 Village transformation .................................................................................1

2.2.1 Economic Transformation ...............................................................1

2.3 Parameters of transformation analysis .........................................................1

3 INTRODUCTION TO STUDY AREA ............................................................. 1

3.1 Rationale for selection of the Study area ...................................................1

3.2 Demography: ................................................................................................1

BIBLOGRAPHY ........................................................................................................7

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APPENDIX 1 ..............................................................................................................6

APPENDIX 2 ..............................................................................................................7

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 LIST OF TABLES

Table 2-1:Txxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx......................................................................... 1

Table 3-1 Txxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ......................................................... 2

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 LIST OF FIGURES

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Figure 3-2:xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ............................................................................................ 3

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 LIST OF MAPS

Map 3-1:Txxxxxxxxxxxxxx .................................................................................................. 4

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LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS

ADB Asian Development Bank

ANR Assisted Natural Regeneration
AP Action Plan
CEMP Construction Environmental Management Plan
ETA Eco-Tourism Agency
EA Environmental Assessment

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CHAPTER 1

1 Introduction
1.1 Background

Co-working environments are created to encourage productivity, creativity, and teamwork. They
provide an adaptable and dynamic work environment that enables people to do business without
the isolation and distractions that might accompany working from home. Additionally, co-
working spaces can offer a sense of belonging and social support, especially for people who might
otherwise feel alone or distant from their jobs.

An unforeseen global disaster, the COVID-19 pandemic has a significant impact on numerous
organisations. According to recent research, many sectors in the services domain face huge
challenges, and the outbreak's negative consequences may continue for years. In addition, the
pandemic has drastically altered how both businesses and consumers behave. This study examines
the impact of the COVID-19 epidemic on co working spaces, a relatively new idea in collaborative
workplaces that has gained popularity over the past two decades.

A co working space is a Relevant situation because COVID-19 is redefining the types of services
that co working spaces provide. Their physical layout is changing all over the world to make room
for fewer people, and the communities are partly moving into virtual spaces. The response of the
co working community, or the users of the co working space, is of particular importance to us.

1.2 Need of the study

In order to understand how co-working spaces might adapt and change to suit the changing
demands of the workforce, it is vital to study the influence and significance of these spaces in the
post-COVID future. It can aid in our understanding of how co-working spaces will play a part in
the future of work, their economic impact, and how they can improve people's mental and physical
health.

Co-working spaces can provide a viable solution for individuals and companies looking for
flexible workspace options

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1.3 Aim

To understand the changing nature of work and the role that co-working spaces can play in
supporting the needs of modern workers in the post covid scenario

1.4 Objectives

 To identify the changing needs of modern workers in the post-COVID era, and to
understand how co-working spaces can support these needs
 How co-working spaces can foster innovation, collaboration, and creativity in the post
COVID era.
 To determine the effects of co-working environments on mental health and well being.
 To understand how co-working spaces can support the changing nature of work
 The economic and social impact of co-working spaces in the post-COVID era, including
their contribution to job creation, local economies, and community building

1.5 Methodology

The research aims to identify the scope of analyzing the potential benefits of co-working spaces
in supporting the changing nature of work and meeting the evolving needs of the workforce in the
post-COVID scenario.

In this research I am doing the study of impact and importance of co-working spaces in the post-
COVID scenario.

 Through Literature study I will identify the basic ideas and guidelines as a base for
my research study and also through field visits the analysis should be done.
 Through interviews and interaction with the people ( embloyes /workers) will help
to know more about that location.
 Primary case study : live case study- studying the current situation of B-HUB
 Comparative analysis : comparing live and literature case studies
 Recognising and studying how each system works, checking the effectiveness of
current methods and procedures, and incorporating new approaches that might be
used in my research
 Conclusion of research proposal
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1.6 Methodology chart

Impact and importance of co-working spaces in the post covid scenario

Primary study

Analysis Litrature study

Comparative Analysis

Secondary study
Solution

Live case study

Conclusion

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CHAPTER 2

2 Literature Review
2.1 Introduction
In this chapter the concept of Transformation is analysed through the literatures. The aspect and
factors of transformation analysis and the parameters used to measure the transformation is
developed. The concept of tourism and its multiplier effect is studied to analyse link between the
tourism impacts and transformation. The tourism policy of state is also analysed.

2.2 Village transformation

The word transformation means the change in terms of nature, form, appearance or structure. The
village transformation means the change in its character in terms of physical, social or economic
aspect. Change in one aspect is linked to another.
2.2.1 Economic Transformation
2.3 Parameters of transformation analysis

The aspects for transformation analysis are classified under broader category of Physical,
social and economic scenario. The sub aspects and the parameter representing the sub

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Parameters
Aspects Parameters used in the
study
Physical
Land Land use change
Land value change
Built forms Change in Building Density
Change in Building Typology
Change in FAR
Change In Building height
Infrastructure
Water supply Change in Consumption
Change in Demand
Electricity Change in Consumption
Change in demand

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Solid waste management Growth in waste generation

Change in type of waste

Transportation Parking area demand and growth

Traffic volume increase
Change in trip
Social
Demographic Change in population category
Change floating population
Change in population of migrant
workers
Social safety Crime rates
Economic
Income House hold income change
Growth of market
Revenue Change in tax revenue
The change in expenditure on
Expenditure
infrastructure

Source: Primary census abstract Idukki district 1971, 1981, 1991&

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CHAPTER 3

3 Introduction to Study Area

The rationale for selection and general profile of the study area is explained in this chapter

3.1 Rationale for selection of the Study area

Kerala is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country. The ecotourism
initiatives of state of Kerala are famous among the world tourist. Its unique culture, coupled
with its varied demography, has made Kerala one of the most popular tourist destinations
in the world. Tourism contributes 6 % of the GDP of Kerala state.

The Kumily gram panchayat came into existence in 1962. The human settlement started in
diffrent part of the panchayat in two phases. One is after the construction of Mullaperiyar
dam in 1895 and the other is after the world wars. In that period due to famine people got
permission to acquire land in high ranges for cultivation.

3.2 Demography:
Kumily have a population of 34,558
After that the population started increasing from 1991. During unavailability of census data of
2011 for study purpose the election commission data on voters in the gram panchayat during 2009
election is used to interpolate the current population.

Another important factor regarding the village as well as the district regarding the demographic
pattern is the migration. In total population of the district 56 and 59 percentages are born in the
district according to 1991 and 2001. The others are from other part of the state and other state and
countries. The 5% of the population is from other states. Being a border district, Idukki having
major share of migrants from Tamil Nadu and it nearly comes to 5 percentages in 1991 and 2011
census. The migrant detail according place of birth is

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35%
30%
25%
20%
15%
10%
5%
0%
-5% 1971-81 1981-91 1991-2001 2001-2011
-10%
-15%
Decadal growth rate

Source: Primary census abstract Idukki district 1971, 1981, 1991& 2001

After that the population started increasing from 1991. During unavailability of census data of
2011 for study purpose the election commission data on voters in the gram panchayat during 2009
election is used to interpolate the current population.

Another important factor regarding the village as well as the district regarding the demographic
pattern is the migration. In total population of the district 56 and 59 percentages are born in the
district according to 1991 and 2001. The others are from other part of the state and other state and
countries. The 5% of the population is from other states. Being a border district, Idukki having
major share of migrants from Tamil Nadu and it nearly comes to 5 percentages in 1991 and 2011
census. The migrant detail according place of birth is given in the table 3.4-1

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Yea Total Born in the place of Born with in the State in India Place of
r populati enumeration state of beyond the state of enumeration-
on enumeration enumeration Tamil Nadu

Persons Persons % to Persons % to Persons % to Person % to

total total total s total
1991 1078066 612493 56.8 1016226 94.26 58870 5.46 56810 5.3
2001 1129221 671304 59.4 1074933 95.19 53056 4.70 51151 4.5

Source: Migration Table , Census of India 91& 01

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Tea and cardamom plantations in Idukki district attract the labour forces from Tamil Nadu. The
Major attractions like these plantations lead to high labour migration towards the district.Solid
waste
The growth development in the village centre have lead to implementation of solid waste
management by constituting a society by the name of Clean Kumily Green Kumily . Through this
project the solid waste in the village centre is collected and converting the biodegradable waste in
to manure.
Figure 3-2:xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Source: Primary survey 2012

The project was started in 2007. The amount of solid waste collecting every day is nearly 2 tonnes.
The fifty percentage of the waste is biodegradable in which the society converting it to compost.
The other non biodegradable waste becoming an issue for the society . There is no recycling
approach and no space for this process in the plant.

The project was started in 2007. The amount of solid waste collecting every day is nearly 2 tonnes.
The fifty percentage of the waste is biodegradable in which the society converting it to compost.
The other non biodegradable waste becoming an issue for the society . There is no recycling
approach and no space for this process in the plant.
The project was started in 2007. The amount of solid waste collecting every day is nearly 2 tonnes.
The fifty percentage of the waste is biodegradable in which the society converting it to compost.

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The other non-biodegradable waste becoming an issue for the society. There is no recycling
approach and no space for this process in the plant.

Now the biodegradable waste is dumped in the plant site in which it cause to generate mosquitoes
and flies in monsoon season.

Map 3-1:Txxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Source: Migration Table , Census of India 91& 01

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BIBLIOGRAPHY

Groat, L., & Wang, D. (2013). Architectural Research Methods. New Jersey: John Wiley &
Sons.

Turabin, K. L. (2013). A maual for writers of research paper, Theses, and disseratation.
London: University of Chicago Press.

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APPENDIX 1

Survey questionnaire for households

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APPENDIX 2

Survey questionnaire for hotel establishments

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