Within the context of this course, user requirements and space/function relationships will be taken into consideration in the design of a co-housing project with a particular building quality and interior space comfort. With this aim, the project site will feature a residence totaling 140 m², which includes a shared space of 50 m² and two private areas of 30 m² each for two families. Additionally, a 30 m² landscape around the housing project must be designed, taking into account the surrounding neighborhood. utilizing open and semi open spaces at the project site is expected from the students .The design must incorporate at least one basic design principle.
The load-bearing system of the housing units must be designed as a reinforced concrete column beam system. If the alternatives are suggested, it will be considered by the instructor and allowance is within the responsibility of the instructor. Lots will be provided by the instructors.
Regular requirements program is listed below, but it can be alternated
under the supervision of the project instructor.
a) Entrance hall
b) Living area
- Sitting, resting, watching tv…
c) Dining area
- minimum 6 people to dine
d) Kitchen
- optimum dimensions for cleaning, cooking, cold and room temperature storage areas
e) Bedrooms
-must include a king/queen size bed and clothing storages
f) Bathrooms
- Should have a sink, a toilet, and a shower cabin / bathtub