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MODULAR UNIT HOUSE

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MULTI-SITE AFFORDABLE HOUSING STUDIO

ACCESSIBILITY COMPONENTS

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SUSTAINABLE SYSTEMS CONSTRUCTION TYPE

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ROOFLINE

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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

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living + kitchen 05

UNIT MODULARITY

MODUL AR HOUSE 02 MULTI-SITE SCHEMES

OPEN TO BELOW

BEDROOM BEDROOM

BATHROOM

SITE 1 - SECOND FLOOR PLAN

SITE 01

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MASTER BEDROOM

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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

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MECH

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SITE 2 - FIRST FLOOR PLAN

LIVING ROOM

EXTERIOR PATIO

BATHROOM

MASTER BEDROOM

KITCHEN

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FLEX SPACE

MECH

SITE 2 RANCH OPTION - FLOOR PLAN

SITE 02

LOT 25' x 125' (3125 SF) 1631 COOPER STREET

HALF BATH

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SITE 2 - FRONT ELEVATION

SITE 2 - BACK ELEVATION

SITE 2 - LONG ELEVATION

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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

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SITE 3 - FIRST FLOOR PLAN

SITE 03

MASTER BEDROOM

KITCHEN

LOT 25' x 100' (2500 SF) 1653 COOPER STREET

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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

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SITE 4 - FIRST FLOOR PLAN

SITE 04

LOT 25' x 100' (2500 SF) 1657 COOPER STREET

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MECH

EXTERIOR PATIO

01 porch SITE 4 - BACK ELEVATION

SITE 4 - FRONT ELEVATION

flex 02

SITE 4 - LONG ELEVATION

master

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BEDROOM

OPEN TO BELOW BEDROOM

BATHROOM

SITE 5 - SECOND FLOOR PLAN

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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

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BATHROOM LIVING ROOM

MASTER BEDROOM

KITCHEN

FLEX SPACE

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B2 - KITCHEN

D1

MECH

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EXTERIOR PATIO

F1 - BEDROOM

MASTER BEDROOM

C2

C3

B2

E1 - BEDROOM

BATHROOM

G2 - BATHROOM

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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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MULTI-SITE SCHEMES