Essential information for the design of housing
"Building Type Basics for Housing, Second Edition" is your
one-stop reference for the essential information you need to
confidently begin the design process and successfully complete the
design for housing, large or small, on time and within budget.
Members of the award-winning design firm Goody Clancy share their
firsthand knowledge to guide you through all aspects of designing
and building residences. The book presents knowledgeable,
real-world advice for architects, planners, engineers, and
developers to create excellent residential design projects for a
variety of housing types.
This updated edition offers a new collection of detailed project
examples that represent the best in today's housing designs,
including more information on sustainable design and a fresh look
at mixed-use developments increasingly popular in urban areas. It
walks the reader through the guidelines, planning concepts, and
lessons learned--from single-family detached homes and townhouses
to multi-family, mid-rise, and high-rise buildings. Coverage also
includes essential topics such as community planning, site layout,
zoning and code issues, parking strategies, and the selection of
building materials.
This new edition:
Asks and answers twenty questions that frequently arise in the
early phases of a residential commission
Provides a number of residential examples--new to this
edition--from the last decade, covering the full range of housing
densities
Is illustrated with numerous photographs, diagrams, plans, and
sections
Shows how to obtain financing, approvals, and support for
developments
Includes new information on sustainability, which is
incorporated throughout the book
This conveniently organized quick reference is an invaluable
guide for busy, dedicated professionals who want to get moving
quickly as they embark on a new project. Like every Building Type
Basics book, it provides authoritative, up-to-date information
instantly and saves professionals countless hours of research.
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