MODULAR UNIT HOUSE
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MULTI-SITE AFFORDABLE HOUSING STUDIO
ACCESSIBILITY COMPONENTS
STREET ATTITUDE CONSTRUCTION TYPE
SUSTAINABLE SYSTEMS
STREET ATTITUDE
SUSTAINAS ACCESSIBILITY COMPONEN SUSTAINABLE SY ROOFLINE
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SUSTAINABLE SYSTEMS CONSTRUCTION TYPE
CONSTRUCTION TYPE STREET ATTITUDE CONSTRUCTION TYPE COMPONENTS
ACCESSIB
ACCESSIBILITY OCCUP
C STREET ATTITUDE STREET ATTITUDE
ROOFLINE
SUSTAINABLE SYST
ACCESSIBILITY STREET ATTITUDE
SUSTAINABLE SYSTEMS SUSTAINABLE SYSTEMS
OCCUPANC
ACCESSIBILITY ACCESSIBILITY
SUSTAINABLE SYSTEMS COMPONENTS
CONSTR
ACCESSIBILITY
This project proposes schemes of affordable homes for five sites in Northside. It features a general layout based on a storage system along the solid block wall, a shed roof that alternates direction and height to create a variety of interior spaces, and an idea of modularity that organizes the building into a "kit of parts" of sorts that can be reorganized on the different sites to adapt to the specific situations. An important driver of this design is that it can be suitable for any occupancy type and is accessible on the first floor. The designs also include a zero-step entry covered patio with an exterior fireplace. Though the houses are made of similar components, the modularity offers variances in design that create distinct homes on each site, so that each occupant still feels that their home is uniquely theirs.
ROOFLINE
OCCUPANCY
ACCESSIBILITY
OTHER COMPONENTS
STREET
COMPONENTS
OCCUPANCY
ROOFLINE
POWERS STREET
TURRILL STREET
SITE 05
SITE 04
SITE 03
COOPER STREET
SITE 02
SITE 01
APPLE STREET
CHERRY STREET
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MULTI-SITE SCHEMES
SUSTAINABLE SYSTEMS ROOFLINE
LOT 1627-1629
The shed roof is created with a parallel sloping truss system that utilizes one similar truss at a 3:12 slope to minimize cost. The roof alternates direction and height to create a variety of interior spaces and allow for a second floor with more bedrooms.
CONSTRUCTION TYPE
ACCESSIBILITY
1631 COOPER
COOPER
OCCUPANCY TYPE
STREET ATTITUDE
COMPONENTS
The layout of the house is strongly influenced by a storage system that runs along the solid block wall and turns into the different rooms. It is based on Ikea systems that are affordable and offer a variety of solutions. It also makes the houses feel more "customized".
SUSTAINABLE SYSTEMS
ROOFLINE
ACCESSIBILITY
OCCUPA All of the schemes are accessible on the first floor with at least one bedroom and bathroom that is ADA, as well as the kitchen, living area, etc. The patio is zero-step entry. These houses were designed with the ability to meet anyone's needs.
COMPONENTS
ROOFLINE The schemes are designed in four major sections: the kitchen and living areawhich has a second story of bedrooms, the master bedroom, the flex-space and the exterior patio. The idea is that the order of these components can be alternated to adapt to specific sites.
SHED ROOF + STORAGE COMPONENTS
01 porch
flex 02
master
03
04
living + kitchen 05
UNIT MODULARITY
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OPEN TO BELOW
BEDROOM BEDROOM
BATHROOM
SITE 1 - SECOND FLOOR PLAN
SITE 01
D
W
MASTER BEDROOM
MECH
LIVING ROOM EXTERIOR PATIO
SITE 1 - FIRST FLOOR PLAN
LOT 50' x 75' (3750 SF) 1627 - 1629 COOPER STREET
KITCHEN
BATHROOM
SITE 1 - LONG ELEVATION
SITE 1 - BACK ELEVATION
SITE 1 - FRONT ELEVATION
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BATHROOM
BEDROOM
OPEN TO BELOW
BEDROOM
SITE 2 - SECOND FLOOR PLAN
EXTERIOR PATIO
BATHROOM LIVING ROOM
MASTER BEDROOM
KITCHEN
FLEX SPACE
W
MECH
D
SITE 2 - FIRST FLOOR PLAN
LIVING ROOM
EXTERIOR PATIO
BATHROOM
MASTER BEDROOM
KITCHEN
D
FLEX SPACE
MECH
SITE 2 RANCH OPTION - FLOOR PLAN
SITE 02
LOT 25' x 125' (3125 SF) 1631 COOPER STREET
HALF BATH
W
SITE 2 - FRONT ELEVATION
SITE 2 - BACK ELEVATION
SITE 2 - LONG ELEVATION
01
orch SITE 2 - LONG ELEVATION
flex 02
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BATHROOM
BEDROOM OPEN TO BELOW
BEDROOM
SITE 3 - SECOND FLOOR PLAN
EXTERIOR PATIO
BATHROOM LIVING ROOM
W
SITE 3 - FIRST FLOOR PLAN
SITE 03
MASTER BEDROOM
KITCHEN
LOT 25' x 100' (2500 SF) 1653 COOPER STREET
D
MECH
SITE 3 - BACK ELEVATION
SITE 3 - FRONT ELEVATION
01 porch
flex SITE 3 - LONG ELEVATION
master
02
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BATHROOM
BEDROOM OPEN TO BELOW
BEDROOM
SITE 4 - SECOND FLOOR PLAN
BATHROOM LIVING ROOM
MASTER BEDROOM
KITCHEN
FLEX SPACE
W
SITE 4 - FIRST FLOOR PLAN
SITE 04
LOT 25' x 100' (2500 SF) 1657 COOPER STREET
D
MECH
EXTERIOR PATIO
01 porch SITE 4 - BACK ELEVATION
SITE 4 - FRONT ELEVATION
flex 02
SITE 4 - LONG ELEVATION
master
03
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BEDROOM
OPEN TO BELOW BEDROOM
BATHROOM
SITE 5 - SECOND FLOOR PLAN
D
W
MECH
FLEX SPACE
LIVING ROOM
KITCHEN BATHROOM
SITE 5 - FIRST FLOOR PLAN
SITE 05
LOT 25' x 105' (2625 SF) 1642 POWERS STREET
MASTER BEDROOM
EXTERIOR PATIO
01 porch
flex 02
SITE 5 - BACK ELEVATION
SITE 5 - FRONT ELEVATION
master
03
04 SITE 5 - LONG ELEVATION
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SITE 05 PERSPECTIVE FROM POWERS STREET
SITE 1
APPLE STREET
(APPLE STREET)
SITE 1
SITE 2
(COOPER STREET)
SITE 5
POWERS ST
COOPER
SITE 04 PERSPECTIVE FROM CHERRY STREET
TREET
STREET
(COOPER STREET)
SITE 3
SITE 4
CHERRY STREET
SITE 4
(CHERRY STREET)
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FLEX SPACE + FRONT ENTRANCE
CROSS SECTIONS
LIVING ROOM + STAIRS
KITCHEN + SECOND FLOOR BEDROOM
MASTER BEDROOM + BACK ENTRY
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C1 - BATHROOM
C2 - BATHROOM
C3 - BATHROOM
C4 - BATHROOM
C1 - ADA BATHROOM
C2 - ADA BATHROOM
C3 - ADA BATHROOM
C4 - ADA BATHROOM
A1 - FLEX SPACE
B1 - LIVING ROOM + KITCHEN
TYPICAL INTERIOR ELEVATIONS
BEDROOM
OPEN TO BELOW
BEDROOM
BATHROOM
G1
G2 BEDROOM
EXTERIOR PATIO
F1
E1
OPEN TO BELOW
BEDROOM
C1
A1
C4
KITCHEN
LIVING ROOM
B1
FLEX SPACE
W
BATHROOM LIVING ROOM
MASTER BEDROOM
KITCHEN
FLEX SPACE
W
B2 - KITCHEN
D1
MECH
D
EXTERIOR PATIO
F1 - BEDROOM
MASTER BEDROOM
C2
C3
B2
E1 - BEDROOM
BATHROOM
G2 - BATHROOM
D
MECH
G1 - BATHROOM
D1 - MASTER BEDROOM
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This studio worked in conjunction with the nonprofit Northsiders Engaged in Sustainable Transformation.Overall, the main concepts of this project were popular with NEST and were found to create a variety of schemes that can be adapted to suit specific sites and occupants. It proposes a concept that allows housing to be affordable, yet also be more site specific and customizable because it utilizes a consistent set of components and materials in a modular "kit of parts". It proves that affordable does not have to mean cheap and encourages the idea that everyone deserves the ability to own a home that they can call their own. Each scheme is accessible to anyone and has the ability to be upgraded to meet full ADA regulations. These designs will allow anyone to feel at home in Northside, no matter their age, lifestyle, etc.
ABIGAIL LOVINS RACHEL MAGEE MEG MCKNIGHT BEN PAULUS
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