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CLUSTER The two units are arranged

to form a new module which
can be arranged in clusters
along with other common
spaces.

Voids are created
between two units.
These units will
function as the
A Modular home is one that is means for vertical
built indoors in a factory-like The units are arranged circulation.
setting. ... These homes are often such that the objective of
called factory-built, system-built achieving compact spaces
or prefabricated homes. without the creation of any
dead spaces.

IMPORTANCE OF CLUSTER KEY CONSIDERATIONS WHILE ARRANGING THE UNITS
There is the opportunity to develop a new building
type to house this program and best suit the needs of
the young and old, rather than attempting to retrofit
existing spaces.
Visual connection Maximum ventilation Entries to the house M ax i m um
within the cluster and privacy of should open to utilization of
(intra cluster) as residential units common gathering space
well as with the should be maintained. spaces.
other clusters (Inter
cluster)
INTEGRATED COMMON SPACES
Central void created to form central enclosed common gathering space. All
the units face each other and opens inwards toward the central open space.

Cluster housing refers to a development in which homes
are situated in groupings relatively close together, while EFFECTIVE VENTILATION
larger areas of open space within the development form Voids created for effective ventilation.
a buffer with adjacent land uses.
MODULARITY

INTER CLUSTER VISUAL CONNECTION
Establishing relation between different clusters by
removing visual barriers.
UNRESTRICTED VIEW
Giving views on maximum possible sides to establish a connection with the
nature and give a sense of barrier free environment.

INTRA CLUSTER VISUAL
It refers to the concept of making multiple
modules first and then linking and combining CONNECTION
them to form a complete system. Modularity Extending to establish intra cluster relations and
enables re-usability and minimizes duplication. establishing a sense of community.

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