TYPES OF MULTI-STORIED HOUSING Simplex apartment The simplex is an apartment that has all Its room on one level • Both the living and sleeping activity occur on the same level • The close proximity of two activities, however may disturbing if they are not properly zoned • Major criticism for simplex has been the excessive amount of floor area required in corridors or stairs in order to gain access to the apartment •
THE DUPLEX APARTMENT The duplex is an apartment that is located on two levels • Living room, kitchen, and dining area on one level & sleeping area on the other level connected by an interior staircase • The major economic advantage is the elimination of a corridor & elevator doors on every other floor
TRIPLEX APARTMENT The triplex apartment located on three different levels • Living room, kitchen, and dining area on lower level & sleeping area on the upper levels connected by an interior staircase • This is restricted in high-rise apartment buildings it is supported in the private luxury-type buildings
