Posts Tagged ‘C – Commercial residental’

THE COMMERCIAL-MEETS-RESIDENTIAL COMPLEX

Monday, August 24th, 2009

Urban environments have made the commercial-space-on-bottom, residential-space-on-top design a common denominator on many city streets – but why not try it using modular construction?

Designed for a narrow lot application, this product can be set with as little as 16 inches between buildings. Combinations could include two-story residential structures, a…

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The (Un)boxy Short-Term Housing Complex

Saturday, August 1st, 2009

“Boxy” isn’t a term used to describe multi-unit residential facilities in a positive light, but with the right design, it can be.

Inspired by the simple shipping container and their use in some circles as housing options, the (Un)Boxy Short-Term Housing Complex features a series of 25-by-11 foot boxes stacked…

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