Housing is one of the basic needs. We need a house as protection and shelter. Many of us are confused about the type of houses that serve our present and future needs. If you are looking for the answer, you are in the correct place. According to Wikipedia "A residence is a place (normally a building) used as a home or dwelling, where people reside"
In this article you will know about:
- Single-family residences
- Multi-family residences
- Semi commercial residences
The type of residence you need depends upon your needs at present and future. It also depends on your lifestyle and your goals regarding your residence. Following are the type of houses according to the factors that are mentioned above.
Single-family residences
If you are looking for peaceful and quality family life, these are the ones you are looking for. Residential buildings of this type are designed and built for single families. These buildings may contain the following but not limited to
- Bedrooms
- Living rooms
- Kitchen + Dining
- Common toilet
- and others according to family member's number, future and present needs, and the family's lifestyle.
Multi-family residence
If you are looking for a building that accommodates more than one family in a single building then this is the one you are looking for. Residential buildings of this type are designed and built to accommodate more than one family. Examples of these buildings are
- Apartment buildings
- Residential buildings commonly known as flat system buildings in Nepal where more than one family lives.
Sometimes, owners design this type of buildings for rental purposes. Buildings of this type are designed according to the number of families that will live in the building and the present and future lifestyles of targeted families living in the building.
Talking about the design features, a common lobby runs from the ground floor to the terrace that caters to all the apartments attached to it. Apartments contain living, kitchen, dining, bedrooms, toilets, and bathrooms according to the needs of target families.
Semi commercial residences
If you want a building that will earn some money and provide you and your family a shelter, these are the ones you are looking for. These are the mixed-use buildings in which residential and commercial activities occur.
The design of these types of buildings is similar to the multi-family residences to some extent. The difference between semi-commercial and multi-family residences is, semi-commercial buildings are designed for purely commercial purposes on lower floors, such as shops, offices, and pure residential purposes on upper floors for a single-family Whereas multi-family residences are built for purely residential purposes.
The main drawback of these types of residences is, the privacy of family members may be affected.
So my recommendation is, you should choose the type of residence according to your needs, lifestyle, and family goals because each family is different. So, ask yourself and discuss with your family members about what you need because others can tell you what they need not what you need.
Last but not least please hire a good architect or an architecture firm as they can help you to decide better, and the wrong decision may give you an uncomfortable house that does not fulfill your needs despite spending the savings of your whole lifetime. To know more about the topic and for booking a consultation please visit our facebook page by clicking the link from footer section
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