Architectural Design II

Project #1
 

Tropical housing

 

Design requirements for a four unit housing prototype:

 

Design a housing prototype containing four units each on a parcel approximately 100’ x 100’. A part of six similar parcels planned in a remote beach town in Caribbean region of South America. The site is planned as a part of government financed affordable housing projects.

 
Climate is  generally "hot and humid" with  South-west prevailing wind most of the year.  Provisions for such natural disasters as recent Tsunamis and hurricanes should be considered.  Constructability is also an important factor of the requirements: i.e., it is rather easy and fast to build, using local materials and labors. (Similar project)
 

Required spaces:

 

 

 

A

B

Number of Units

 

 

2

2

Entry Area

A/R

 

 

 

Living/Dining   

250 sf

 

1

1

Bedrooms

150 sf each

with closet

3

2

Bathrooms  

50 sf each

 

2

1-1/2

Kitchen   

150 sf

 

1

1

Utility/Laundry   

80 sf

 

1

1

Storage

80 sf

 

1

1

Terrace or Garden

100 sf (min)

 

1

1

 

 

 

 

 

ADA Accessibility

1unit (min)

 

 

 

Parking Spaces

Not required

 

 

 
         
Area Map
 
Presentation Requirements:
1/4 inch scale model
 
On this project, drawings are not required. You must show your design entirely with a model.