TERRITORIALITY IN LANDED HOUSES RELATED TO MOBILE DEVICE USAGE

Abstract

This paper explores the territories formed inside home attributable to mobile device usage. In order to examine this matter in-depth, maps and tables of device zones based on space and time were made according to in-depth interviews with residents of the eight case studies to be analyzed qualitatively. This paper shows that (i) the mobile device territories are formed through a process of repeated, continuous control and marking by certain family members towards their respective mobile device zones (ii) the characteristic of mobile device territories can be either “fixed” or “dynamic” (iii) the emergence of mobile device territories in certain locations are based on eight reasons, all for the fulfillment of personal convenience (iv) the type of mobile device, content, and output of the device are related to the physical characteristics of the selected location (v) the penetration of public territory into primary (private) territory (vi) the mobile device territory indicates shifts in the essence of space function in home. Given the vital role of home for human life, this paper holds a substantial role in expanding knowledge of house design strategy in order to improve the quality of human life and be responsive towards current needs.