Holistic Housing Design Toolkit: Imagine Your Community

HOLISTIC HOUSING DESIGN FRAMEWORK

5 Guiding Principles, 12 Strategies and 36 Design Actions

Imagine Your Community What core values and attributes make up your ideal community?

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IMAGINE YOUR COMMUNITY

In this set: • 5 Guiding Principles • 12 Design Strategies • 36 Design Actions For Holistic Housing

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At a glance

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Plan for Change

D ESI G N A C T I O N S

1.1 Enable Co- and Multi-generational Living 1.2 Propose Adaptable Spaces 1.3 Offer Smart Storage

2 Connect Neighbors

5 Guiding Principles

2.1 Facilitate Friendly Interactions 2.2 Sync-up the Community 2.3 Open Sight Lines

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Mix Uses

12 Design Strategies

3.1 Promote Hybrid Neighborhoods 3.2 Weave in Parks & Plazas 3.3 Blend Civic Spaces into Daily Life

4

Put People First

4.1 Respect Human Scale 4.2 Democratize the Street 4.3 Amplify Community Mobility

36 Design Actions

5

Work with Nature

5.1 Foster Water Consciousness 5.2 Leverage Cross Breezes 5.3 Mind the Sun

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Think Long Term

6.1 Multiply Productive Lands 6.2 Redefine Waste 6.3 Spark Skill-sharing

GU IDING PRINC IP LE S

I Walkable Sustainable & Equitable

7 Nurture Healthy Citizens

7.1 Power Active Lifestyles 7.2 Provide Lanais for All 7.3 Protect Views & Privacy

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Build Responsibly

8.1 Source Regional Materials 8.2 Aim for Efficiency 8.3 Anticipate Future Change

9 Expand Economic Opportunities

9.1 Ensure Accessible Equity 9.2 Bridge the Gap 9.3 Activate Micro-businesses

10 Make Data Accessible

10.1 Track Housing Availability 10.2 Streamline Household Management 10.3 Map Alternative Paths to Long-term Housing

11 Develop Diversity

11.1 Set Aside Flex Space 11.2 Prioritize Flexibility & Variety 11.3 Communicate in Multiple Languages

12 Design for All

12.1 Take Play Seriously 12.2 Support Aging in Place 12.3 Welcome People of All Abilities

II Home is Everything

III Closed Loops

IV All Hands on Deck

V Extreme Events

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What’s on the card?

Reference Number Specific to the Design Action

Design Strategy 12 strategies

Design Action 36 actions

Illustration Design vignettes

Insight Research findings

Realms of Inhabitation

Agents

6 realms

6 groups Values

3 Holistic Housing values

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Think about:

What core values and attributes make up your ideal community?

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Sort by: • Values - Foundational attributes that define Holistic Housing.

• Realms of Inhabitation - Types of spaces we inhabit from small to large, both physical and digital.

• Agents - Active participants in designing, building, creating, and supporting Holistic Housing.

Pair with: • Case Study Cards

Compare to: • Design Considerations in Density Alphabet Hawai'i Housing Lab's Holistic Housing Design Toolkit

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Values: Walkable (W)

Suggesting respect for the human scale, fostering social connections, using space efficiently, and supporting local businesses, overall relating to walkable neighborhoods and cities.

Sustainable (S)

Proposing using resources wisely and maximizing efficiency through the use of passive design strategies, directly referencing sustainability and resiliency.

Equitable (E)

Empowering citizens through safe, affordable, and accessible living for all, demanding equity.

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Realms of Inhabitation: Unit (U)

The private spaces only accessible to the inhabitants.

Building (Bldg)

Structures housing two or more dwelling units with potentially shared access, circulation, services, and amenities.

Lot/Block (LB)

One or more buildings may exist within the same parcel. Multiple parcels my be organized as blocks. Shared elements may include pathways, sidewalks, streets, parking, outdoor spaces, open plazas, mixed uses.

Neighborhood (N)

These segments of a town or city may have common boundaries, social or physical.

Neighborhoods share infrastructure and common spaces as parks, schools, markets or other places for daily life.

Community (C)

Several neighborhoods might make up a community. Communities are also defined by their values, culture, and traditions.

Digital/Programs (DP)

The digital realm has become a critical connective element of our daily lives and serves as a place to learn, communicate and connect with others.

Federal, state and/or city funded programs that support housing and residents in daily operations.

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Agents: Community Members

Current/future residents and local citizens need to be included in the design and planning process of the spaces they inhabit.

Architects, Designers (Arch)

Responsible for the design of the spaces we inhabit from the scale of the unit to the community.

Landscape Architects, Urban Designers, Planners (LUP)

Designing and planning outdoor settings from the scale of the building to the community.

Developers, Builders (Dev)

Planning, financing, constructing and managing properties.

Institutions, Organizations (Org)

Non-profits or government institutions managing daily operations and/or supportive programs.

Legislators, Government (Gov)

Public officials responsible for determining zoning, laws, regulations and funding that impact holistic housing.

Digital Designers, Programmers (UI/UX)

Developing, coding and designing the software, user interfaces, experiences and data that support physical settings and programs.

(Engagement across all stages)

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Design Actions

by Values: Walkable (W)

1.3, 2.1, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 7.1, 12.1, 12.2, 12.3

Sustainable (S)

3.2, 4.1, 4.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 6.1, 6.2, 7.2, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 11.2

Equitable (E)

All

Please note design actions may occur in multiple categories and depending on specific criteria may or may not appear as listed above.

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Design Actions

by Agents: Community Members

All

Architects, Designers (Arch)

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 9.3, 11.1, 11.2, 11.3, 12.1, 12.2, 12.3

Landscape Architects, Urban Designers, Planners (LUP)

2.1, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1, 6.1, 7.1, 8.1, 8.2, 11.1, 12.1, 12.2, 12.3

Developers, Builders (Dev)

8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 11.1, 11.2, 11.3, 12.1, 12.2, 12.3

Institutions, Organizations (Org)

2.2, 6.2, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 10.1, 10.2, 10.3, 12.2, 12.3

Legislators, Government (Gov)

3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 6.2, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 10.3, 12.2, 12.3

Digital Designers, Programmers (UI/UX)

2.2, 10.1, 10.2, 10.3, 11.3

(Engagement across all stages)

Please note design actions may occur in multiple categories and depending on specific criteria may or may not appear as listed above.

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Design Actions by Realms of Inhabitation: Unit (U)

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.3, 5.2, 7.2, 7.3, 8.1, 9.3, 11.2, 12.2

Building (Bldg)

2.1, 2.3, 4.1, 5.1, 5.3, 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 9.3, 11.2, 11.2, 11.3, 12.1,12.2,12.3

Lot/Block (LB)

2,1, 4.1, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 6.1, 6.2, 7.1, 8.2, 9.3, 11.1, 11.3, 12.1, 12.2, 12.3

Neighborhood (N)

3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 6.1, 7.1, 12.1, 12.2, 12.3

Community (C)

3.2, 3.2, 4.2, 4.3, 12.1

Digital/Programs (DP)

2.2, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 10.1, 10.2, 10.3

Please note design actions may occur in multiple categories and depending on specific criteria may or may not appear as listed above.

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Mapping Design Actions to Realms of Inhabitation This diagram shows where different design actions are situated within a nested understanding of domesticity.

Digital / Programs

9.2

10.1 10.2

9.1

Community

2.2

10.3

4.3

Neighborhood

3.2

3.1

3.3 4.2

Lot / Block

2.1 5.3 6.1 6.2 8.2 11.1

Building 2.3 7.2 7.3

11.3 11.2

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Unit 8.1

8.3 6.3

1.1 1.2 1.3

5.2 9.3 5.1 12.2

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Holistic housing is pedestrian-centered, environmentally friendly, and considers socioeconomic equity. Holistic Housing is supported by incentives, programs and platforms that provide long term stability for residents.

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Home is Everything

Holistic housing is defined as a central component of a system rather than an isolated entity. Holistic Housing relies on a nested understanding of dwelling, including multiple scales of engagement, and the tangible and intangible elements of design.

Digital / Programs

Community

Neighborhood Lot / Block Building

Unit

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Closed Loops

III

Holistic housing is an integral part of both the natural and built environments. It carefully considers inputs and outputs, acknowledging

Built Environments

the spatial limitations and finite resources defining island communities.

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IV

All Hands on Deck

Holistic housing is generated through an inclusive design process. It invites the community to actively participate across the entire planning and design process, from early phase strategy sessions to ideation

Community Residents

workshops to final decision making.

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V

Extreme Events

Holistic housing supports the physical, mental, social, educational, and economic well being of its residents through moments of crisis.

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1.1

Plan for Change Enable co- and multigenerational living Cousin

Mom, Dad, Keiki

Auntie

Generous shared spaces and common amenities support comfortable co-living and multi-generational households.

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1.2

Plan for Change Propose adaptable spaces

Bedroom

Living

Living

Bedroom

Open floor plans and movable elements allow residents to organize their spaces to accommodate changing needs.

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1.3

Plan for Change Offer Smart Storage

Adjustable, built-in elements make moving easy and provide a more flexible living space within compact footprints.

Slippers & Mail

Built-in furniture

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2.1

Connect Neighbors Facilitate friendly interactions

A variety of spaces can enrich neighborly relations and allow for improvised and dynamic conversations.

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2.2

Connect Neighbors Sync-up the community

Social platforms keep neighbors updated on current issues, community events, and resource availability.

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2.3

Connect Neighbors Open sight lines

While maintaining privacy, direct sightlines onto common spaces, and access points improve the sense of security.

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3.1

Mix Uses Promote hybrid neighborhoods

1/4 mile radius = 5 minute walk

The possibility of living, working, and playing within the same community increases productivity and reduces long commute times.

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3.2

Mix Uses Weave in parks and plazas

1/4 mile radius = 5 minute walk

Access to outdoor public spaces connects residents to nature, provides opportunities for social interaction, and improves health.

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3.3

Mix Uses Blend civic spaces into daily life

1/4 mile radius = 5 minute walk

Civic spaces serve the community and provide a forum for celebrations, traditions, culture, freedom of speech, and other public events.

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Put People First Respect human scale

Neighborhoods scaled to human dimensions create comfortable and inviting spaces.

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4.2

Put People First Democratize the street

Rural

Suburban

Urban 1

Urban 2

Urban 3

Streets designed with pedestrians and cyclists in mind provide safe, active spaces for moving and socializing.

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4.3

Put People First Amplify community mobility

1/4 mile radius = 5 minute walk

A network of transportation options such as bus, rail, bike, and rideshare increases connectivity.

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5.1

Work With Nature Foster water consciousness

Designs that integrate natural cycles for water regeneration throughout buildings and sites minimize environmental impacts.

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5.2

Work With Nature Leverage cross breezes

Site

Buildings

Units

Site, building, and unit layouts that take advantage of cross breezes naturally cool interior spaces.

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5.3

Work With Nature Mind the Sun

The building’s position and its materials contribute to the design of comfortable spaces and energy consumption/generation.

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6.1

Multiple productive lands

Plots

Greenhouses

Orchards

Gardens allow residents to grow and share the food they produce and foster community interaction.

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6.2

Think Long Term Redefine waste

Reducing, reusing, and recycling minimize waste and extend the life of existing products and buildings.

Recycling

Trading

Composting

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6.3

Spark skill-sharing

Learning opportunities Think

allow residents to remain active and connected to their communities as life circumstances change.

Make

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Nurture Healthy Citizens Power active lifestyles

Easy and accessible opportunities to exercise outdoors promote health and wellbeing.

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7.2

Nurture Healthy Citizens Provide lānais for all

Outdoor living is an integral part of Hawaii’s culture. Units with lānais provide residents with indoor/ outdoor experiences, views, and fresh air.

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7.3

Nurture Healthy Citizens Protect views & privacy

Lānais are spaces in between private and public realms, offering views of the sky or surroundings, but where residents still feel a need for privacy.

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Build Responsibly Source regional materials

Materials sourced regionally and locally decrease construction costs and carbon emissions.

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8.2

Build Responsibly Aim for Efficiency

Carefully planned construction processes and locally appropriate building techniques provide easy, cost-effective construction and long term maintenance solutions.

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8.3

Build Responsibly Anticipate future change

Buildings designed with flexibility in mind facilitate adaptive reuse and serve communities longer.

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9.1

Expand Economic Opportunities Ensure accessible equity

Alternative systems such as rent-based investment, enable ownership opportunities for more citizens.

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9.2

Expand Economic Opportunities Bridge the gap

Residents might need help keeping a roof over their head in moments of crisis.

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9.3

Expand Economic Opportunities Activate micro-businesses

Live/work units and affordable multi-use spaces provide opportunities for generating income in the neighborhood.

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Make Data Accessible Track housing availability

Mobile apps provide future residents with live updates on housing availability and cost.

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10.2

Make Data Accessible Streamline household management

Digital dashboards improve communication with property managers and maintenance.

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10.3

Make Data Accessible Map alternative paths to long-term housing

Action plans with a step-by-step process to owning a home help residents set and achieve goals.

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11.1

Develop Diversity Set aside flex space

Outdoor

Indoor

Compact residences may not provide spaces for activities such as socializing, or other communal Realms of Inhabitation

gatherings.

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11.2

Develop Diversity Prioritize flexibility & variety

Micro Unit

Every household is different, and residents’ needs

Studio

change over time.

1-Bedroom

2-Bedroom

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11.3

Develop Diversity Communicate in multiple languages

Multilingual signs communicate information to all.

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12.1

Design for All Take play seriously

Recreation spaces tailored to the needs of all ages promote physical and cognitive strength.

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12.2

Design for All Support aging in place

Spaces and environments designed for all people, regardless of age, size, ability, or disability, improve Realms of Inhabitation

quality of life.

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12.3

Design for All Welcome people of all abilities

Pathways and circulation designed for people of all abilities provide equal access to facilities and functions.

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