BUILDING TYPOLOGY

The Block

 Horizontal form that contains 2 or

more divisions of dwelling units with
more emphasis on the horizontal
circulation.
The Tower
 Vertical form that contains all the
dwelling units with more emphasis
on the vertical circulation
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Tower with a base

 The vertical form of the tower is

combined with a base. The roof of the
podium can also serve as a garden for
the residents.
Courtyard Apartments
 The courtyard is a shared space
between the residents .It provides a
good communal environment that can
be enhanced with landscaping.
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Individual Access Apartments

 The residents can enter directly into their

dwelling units. It offers more privacy but
lacks a communal experience.

Vertical Access Apartments

 It also provides more privacy and
individuality to the users. The vertical
core offers good light ,ventilation and also
serves as a communal area for the users.
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Single loaded Corridor Access
 The dwelling units are placed on one side
of the corridor while the other side is
adjacent to an open space or courtyard.
 It offers better light and ventilation.

Double-loaded Corridor Access

 It is much more efficient in terms of

circulation and density but does not

offer good light and ventilation.
 It is not a preferred method of access.
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Single Aspect Apartments
 This type contains 3 enclosed sides while
having the entrance side open. It only
offers a view to the exterior space from one
side of the apartment.

Double Aspect Apartments

 This type is more efficient due to its ability
to stack several dwelling units next to each
other. In this type 2 sides of the dwelling
unit are enclosed.
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Corner Aspect Apartments

 This type offers views on 3 sides of

the dwelling unit because it is placed
on the corner of the building. This
type may not be consistently
executed throughout.
Materials Mood-Board

Wall Paint Concrete Wood

Textured Plaster Brick Stone

Materials Mood-Board

Terracotta Composite Panels Fibre Cement Board

Fabric Facade Tinted Glass WPC

Structural Systems
Wooden Frame Structure

 Construction cost is relatively low and

also the structure can be erected very
quickly but it is flammable and can
undergo degradation.
Light Gauge Steel Structure

 It is flame resistant and the structure

can be erected quickly. Less common
cutting and fastening tools are
required. Direct exposure to heat can
lead to loss of strength.
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Load Bearing Concrete Structure

 Materials are readily available and also

construction can be carried out much
quickly but it is labour intensive.

Steel Frame Structure

 High weight to strength ratio, flexible,
and easily assembled. It loses strength
in higher temperatures and prone to
corrosion in high humidity
environments.
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Reinforced Cement Concrete Structure

 Materials are readily available and

concrete can be formed in different
shapes but it takes time to attain
maximum strength.
Precast Structure
 Construction can be done quickly and
the components are engineered to
handle all the loads. Designs are
limited due to the readily available
square and rectangular shapes.