Table 5.

Summary of the independent sample t-test on the frequency of engagement based on the awareness of the DfA practices

Independent samplet-test based on the awareness of respondents
 95% confidence interval of the difference
S/NDfA practicesDesign for adaptability awarenessNMeanSDt-valuep-value sig. (two-tailed)LowerUpper
DP 2Creating designs having in mind the structural durability of the buildingYes1404.390.8362.5450.0120.0660.518
No964.090.907    
DP 16Creating designs to ensure the possibility of vertical expansionsYes1403.711.0832.0550.0410.0120.569
No963.421.043    
Independent samplet-test based on education
 95% confidence interval of the difference
S/NDfA practicesDesign for adaptability receipt of formal educationNMeanSDt-valuep-value sig. (two-tailed)LowerUpper
DP 16Creating designs to ensure the possibility of vertical expansionsYes733.890.9942.9310.0040.1430.730
No1633.451.084    
Independent samplet-test based on the profession of respondents
 95% confidence interval of the difference
S/NDfA practicesDesign for adaptability professionNMeanSDt-valuep-value sig. (two-tailed)LowerUpper
DP 10Incorporating design measures that maintain comfortability and a healthy indoor environmentArchitect1054.180.9882.9070.0040.1220.637
Civil/structural engineer1313.801.003    
DP 11Creating designs using bioclimatic and biophilic principlesArchitect1053.900.9662.5550.0110.0810.629
Civil/structural engineer1313.551.131    
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