housing precedents

HOUSING PRECEDENTS

1 bedroom

2 bedroom

2 types of houses with different number of bedrooms

pathways splits up the housing clusters and site

site plan on linear grid

pathway surronds site

driveway surrounds site

housing units grouped in clusters

private residential gardens which exit onto communal courtyard

central communal courtyard

limited parking to encourage more eco friendly modes of transport

couryard is southfacing to ensure maximum sun exposure

private

public

shared central communal courtyards in centre of houses

shared surface roads for cars and pedestrians

linear grid plan

balconies maximise outdoor private spaces

houses arranged in clusters

shared surface roads for cars and pedestrians

linear grid plan

central courtyards between houses

private residential gardens which exit onto communal courtyard

housing units grouped in clusters

stairs in corner of houses reduces circulation

balconies inbetween units break up the houses making them feel more open