All of the sketches below have been informed by techniques shown in Reekie's Architectural Drawing Book based around perspective drawing and utilising stock with transparency to view a multitude of ideas and adaptations based on one base design. The design below are concepts for a highly sustainable outhouse located on the land of a property.
The choice for developing outhouse designs have been based on a thorough investigation into other multigenerational housing methods. Their are 4 pathways for a multi generational housing concept to be viable: build upwards to gather more vertical space for extra bedrooms; build downwards into the ground creating more space below a house; create housing extensions adding extra rooms onto the side of a pre-existing house; or build an outhouse which is completely separated from the existing household.
The first 3 methods propose many problems,
Building upwards:
- Requires Architectural plans
- Expensive
- Requires stairs for access
Building downwards:
- Restrictions with housing foundations
- Expensive
- Problems with flooding and dampness
Extensions
- Requires Architectural plans
- Requires Planning Permission
All of these methods also limit privacy for the homeowners, personal space will be a concern for people considering multi generational housing.
Outhouses however, have different building regulations than the traditional way of expanding. In many cases, ‘Outbuildings may be exempt from building regulations depending on their size’, this means that it will be much easier and more cost effective to build a completely separate living
outhouse located separately to the existing property. These living outhouses could also be a great solution to the privacy issue, the residents would have their own private space whilst still being able to be looked after by their family. The grandchildren would also then have daily contact with their grandparents which would further increase the appealability of the concept.
The designs have been heavily informed by the sustainability research located in the blog posts:
OUGD503 - Inclusive Living - Sustainable Plant Life ResearchOUGD503 - Inclusive Living - Ecological & Sustainable Primary Research
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