Building Typology, Residential
Quadplex, Stacked Units A detached building (two to three stories tall) with four dwelling units inside. Units are single- story and stacked within the building — two ground floor units and two units above. Units may be accessed via individual entryways from the street, or a shared entry central to the building. The four units together appear to be one medium to large size single family detached home. The units may or may not include a rear yard or detached garage.
Stacked Multifamily, Apartment or Condominium A medium to large (three to five stories tall) building with up to sixteen dwelling units inside. Units are typically one story each, and arranged in a stacked configuration where most units share a floor, ceiling, or multiple walls with an adjacent neighbor. Each unit is accessed from one of several entry points to the building from the street. An interior elevator or shared stairwell is used to access units above the ground floor. Some units may include a detached garage. Other units are served by nearby surface parking lots. Live-Work Unit A small to medium (two to three stories tall) attached or detached building with one living unit above or behind a flexible ground floor space that can used for various non-residential uses. Both the living unit and the flexible ground floor space are accessed from the street. Some live-work units have separate entrances, while others use a shared entry and secured access to the living unit above via features internal to the building.
Courtyard Cottages A group of small, detached buildings oriented toward a central green or courtyard. The public space is typically visible from the street. Homes are accessed from the side facing the central green or courtyard. Some courtyard cottages may include a mix of one and two story buildings.
Townhouse A small to medium (two to three stories tall) building with up to six dwelling units arranged in a side-by-side configuration. Each unit has an entry from the narrow side of the home, and most include porches or stoops to transition between public and private spaces. Townhouse buildings may face a street or common green. Some townhouse buildings may include a detached garage behind the units. The space between the home and the rear detached garage is available as a private courtyard for the homeowner.
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Chapter 3: Character Area Typology
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