Residential Structure Standards

System Category

• Necessary System
  • Shelter
    • Standards

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System Brief

Residential structures are standardized based on their proximity to other residences. Ranging from multi-dwelling structures to detached single-family structures.

Justification

• Necessary Systems
  • Supports the Shelter Necessary System in defining equitable standards towards residence production, maintenance, and services.
• Quality of Life
  • No immediate impact.
• Sustainability
  • Prioritizes sustainable structures for economic resources.

System Function

All residential structures are standardized based on neighboring proximity:

• Multi-Family Structures
  • A single structure that occupies multiple families in separate residences with a shared entrance. Structure may also hold shared spaces and facilities.
  • Highest priority for all economic resources.
• Connected Single-Family Structures
  • A group of distinct structures connected by at least one wall to a neighboring structure. Each structure has it’s private entrance.
  • Second priority for labor resources.
• Detached Single-Family Structures
  • A single structure not connected by any walls to another residential structure. Each structure has a private entrance to the immediate land surrounding the structure.
  • Last priority for labor resources.

System Output

Shelter cooperatives must prioritize structure production, maintenance, and service based partly on this standard.

System Input

• Information
  • Residential Structure Data