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TYPES OF HOUSING;- Double-loaded corridor access

Housing, or more generally living spaces, refers to the construction and assigned usage of houses or buildings collectively, for the Apartments are accessed off both sides of the corridor .
purpose of sheltering people — the planning or provision delivered by an authority, with related meanings. The social issue is of -The overall building depth is deeper than a singe-loaded arrangement
ensuring that members of society have a home in which to live, whether this is a house, or some other kind of dwelling, lodging. -greater efficiency of circulation space compared to a single loaded corridor.
- higher overall density of residential units.
-opportunity for more variety in apartment mix due to greater
GENERAL TYPES OF HOUSING building depth

Three key elements to describe an individual apartment type:


 Number of bedrooms Single aspect apartments
 Number of storeys -Single aspect apartments have three closed sides (except for the entrance).
 The number of external walls that have views to the outside -Good option for hillside housing or undesirable site condition.
(Single aspect, double aspect, or corner aspect). - uses for a double-loaded corridor building that runs north- south, so that all apartments receive either morning or
afternoon sun.

APARTMENT Double aspect apartments


-Placing double aspect units side by side is a common form
There are three key elements to any apartment building: of arrangement.
 the overall form of the building
-being able to repeat apartments while also maintaining the
 the type of access
maximum amount of external facade.
 the types of unit
-If the apartment is too deep, natural light to the center can be
The building will also be informed by : difficult.
 a context analysis at a site and neighbourhood scale.
 Factors such site topography, natural features, sun penetration, prevailing wind, access,
 existing structures on adjacent sites and views will help determine the most appropriate form

Small apartment
and massing for an apartment development.

Basic building forms are: Corner aspect apartments


-two sides that are exterior walls.
-This type is often used in tower buildings or at the ends of linear buildings.
1. The Block
- Dual aspect and increased views, sunlight and daylight.
-Wider than it is tall
-The apartments are arranged off a corridor (single, or double- loaded
The Tower
- Vertical form
- single centralized core
The tower may have a base.
-The roof of the podium can be landscaped and used as open space for the apartment residents.

Courtyard Apartments
Low-rise apartment
provides the ‘sides’ open spaces (courtyards). The open spaces are
communal and should provide a high quality landscaped
environment and outlook.

Building access arrangement Mid-rise apartment


Have big influence on the circulation spaces

 access is organized vertically (i.e. a shared lift or stair core),


 horizontally (i.e. a shared corridor off a core) internal or
external
 individually (i.e. apartments having their own front door).

Individual 'own front door' access


-Entered directly from the street, courtyard or private stair.
-No communal circulation.
-Limited to one or two levels above ground.
- enhanced street activity through greater frequency of entrances. High-rise apartment
- more privacy and individuality.
Vertical shared access
Apartment over commercial
 a greater degree of dwelling individuality.
 vertical cores can be placed internally or externally.
 vertical cores can bring light and air into communal areas.
 greater potential for social interaction with neighbors, while limiting the number of apartments to a
 manageable size.
 a mix of apartment types can be achieved

COCLUSION

GUIDE BY;- AR. MANISH GUPTA


Horizontal shared access There are many types of houses and each one characterized by special character and each one have different function, material and style.and made according to a specific design.
Single-loaded corridor access  Its better to use more than one type in a housing project.

-The dwellings are accessed off one Detached houses for privacy, luxury, free modification and addition, no management fees…..
side only .  apartment blocks for economic, safety, Not responsible for any exterior
 overall building depth is less. maintenance or repairs.
 the orientation of all apartments is
 Different unit sizes for apartments for different family needs.
GROUP MEMBER;-
towards a
preferred aspect. 1.
 external corridors allow for a 2.
naturally lit and ventilated corridor
 dwellings with cross 3.
ventilation if the corridor is
external. 4.
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