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UNIT PLANNING

By creating a flexible genralised-modular design, the crucial part of designing starts with the module designing and the decision of grid formation. Thus, initi-
ating the process of deriving the spaces from micro level to macro level, the designing of appropriate areas according the anthropometry was derived taking
refernce from timesaver standards.

Semi-public areas like the living rooms, act as the Due to the array of activities carried out, the dining The kitchen should not be compact due to the
most active areas. Adequate circulation space area should have direct accessibility and sufficient need for ample amount of space for working and
which is direct and nondisruptive is important due space to occupy 4 or more people. circulation.
to the tendency toward infirmity of movement.
Was decided.

A alcoved space should be left at one of the corners Bathrooms are preffered to be planned having a The turning radius of wheelchairs was analysed for
for an ease of accessibilty and functionality. proper circulation and assistant space, with proper defined for the comfort of the accessibilty.
support bars to assist.

UNIT CONCERNS SPATIAL ARRANGEMENT FOR MODULES COOKING SPACE
Inferring and analyzing the Because the aged The interacting and
elderly housing standards people are mostly socializing along with an
and anthropometry, the retired, the spaces ease of life style could be
most feasible module of 4x4 they live in should increased if, rather than
mts was introduced and a be pleasant and providing a kitchen or a
modular grid was decided. connected with a cooking space, pantry is
proper circulation. provided.

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