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There are several different housing types. All of which housing developers can choose to develop. They can range from Single Detatched, Duplex, Triplex, Multiplex/ Big House, Side Attached, Stacked Rowhouse, Small Apartment, Low-rise Apartment, Mid-rise Apartment, Apartment over Commercial, High-Rise Apartment[1]. Each of the different housing types will have their distinctive characteristics, density ranges, number of units, and floors[2]. Certain cities will have restrictions on types of developments.
Housing Types
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Single Detached:
This type of housing will be detached from other housing types. This type of unit houses lower densities. Lawns are an option for this kind of design, with distinctive public and private spaces. A single detached can have up to three floors. Some of the common names for a singled detached housing type is "House, Cottage, Villa, Bungalow"[3]
Duplex, Triplex: This type of housing can have two or three dwelling units in a detached building. The units could be together or separate depending on the location of the duplex. A duplex will also have an option for a yard in order to keep their private space. This type of housing will allow for higher density housing compared to the single detached units. Duplex, and Triplex can account for 2-3 units, and have up to 3 floors. Some of the common names for Duplex, Triplex are "Semi-detached, Double House, Accessory unity, Ancillary unit, Carriage unit, Twin Home." [4]
- ^ http://www.corridordevelopment.org/pdfs/Housing%20Types/Housing_Types_Sheets.pdf
- ^ http://www.corridordevelopment.org/pdfs/Housing%20Types/Housing_Types_Sheets.pdf
- ^ http://www.corridordevelopment.org/pdfs/Housing%20Types/Housing_Types_Sheets.pdf
- ^ http://www.corridordevelopment.org/pdfs/Housing%20Types/Housing_Types_Sheets.pdf