What type of study is this?

This is a Qualitative Study study.

What question did this study set out to answer?

To explore the use and potential of rooftops in low-rise residential buildings in Hyderabad.

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Analysis reveals residents favor urban gardens for rooftops, indicating design improvements are needed for better utilization.

To explore the use and potential of rooftops in low-rise residential buildings in Hyderabad.
Employed case studies to observe 32 residential rooftops
Administered a questionnaire survey to 154 residents
Conducted semistructured interviews for additional user feedback
Performed thematic analysis to identify usage patterns and opportunities
Rooftops are mainly used for utilities like laundry and storage
Residents expressed interest in converting rooftops into urban gardens
Barriers like inadequate design and safety concerns limit full adoption of rooftop innovations
User feedback suggests a need for better design strategies to enhance rooftop functionality

Rallapalli et al. (2025) studied this question.

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