Residential Architecture Handbook
The Residential Architecture Handbook examines dwellings from the perspectives of beauty, usability, and sustainability.
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The operating environment of residential construction has changed rapidly. Discussions focus on topics such as housing construction volumes, the demand for small apartments, and the outlook for residential property investment. At the same time, housing quality—what makes a home special and beloved—has received too little attention.
The Residential Architecture Handbook examines homes from the perspectives of beauty, usability, and sustainability. The primary focus is on apartment buildings, although other residential building types are also included. The book’s structure is defined by its central focus on the dwelling’s interior space.
The opening chapters describe the context and conditions in which housing is designed. These chapters establish the knowledge base from which the culturally dependent context of residential design is built. The book then addresses:
Finally, attention is directed to the concept of home and the culture of living.
The RT guidance cards included as appendices bring together expert knowledge on construction regulations, good building practices, established design and implementation methods, and dimensional design information that supplements and expands upon the book’s text and illustrations.
The book is a practical textbook and reference guide for housing design. It examines housing as part of society and provides both new and updated information on residential design for students, housing designers, and other professionals working in the field of housing and residential living.
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