2005 Volume 31 Pages 241-250
Common spaces and facilities have taken root as a way of planning for condominiums including many units in Japan. The aim of this study is to make clear the actual condition on successive change of these common spaces and facilities in early condominiums, and make suggestions to make them work well. The researches were conducted by way of questioners to the chief of homeowners association or the management staff by mail and hearing on 8 housing estates. Some interesting changes have already occurred and they can be arranged by three factors. From the actual conditions of these changes 8 suggestions to make them work well could be made.